Bailiffs pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,710 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Clarksville earn between $29,640 and $36,650.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $37K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,580 | $2,965 | $17.11 |
| Median | $36,520 | $3,043 | $17.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,640 | $2,470 | $14.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,650 | $3,054 | $17.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Clarksville earn 9% less than the Tennessee average ($39,200) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $35,580 | $36,520 | $28,950 | $45,710 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $39,200 | $35,990 | $30,340 | $49,220 | 100 |
| United States | $61,660 | $56,600 | $32,140 | $96,770 | 17,310 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bailiffs salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $35,580, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $30,769 a year, or $2,564 a month and $1,183 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $30,769 | $2,564 |
| Working in KY | $29,641 | $2,470 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $35,580 buys what about $39,122 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 2nd of 2 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($44,160).
- Nashville$44,160
- Clarksville$35,580
Highest-paying cities for bailiffs
Warner Robins, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,120).
- Warner Robins, GA$136,120
- Atlanta, GA$118,210
- Seattle, WA$89,430
- Boston, MA$79,810
- New York, NY$79,540
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Bailiffs salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Clarksville?
$17.11 an hour on average, and $17.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $30,769 a year ($2,564 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,580. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do bailiffs earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3011; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.26, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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