Bailiffs pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,510 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Washington earn between $57,740 and $78,870.
- $36K10th
- $58K25th
- $61KMedian
- $79K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,640 | $5,303 | $30.60 |
| Median | $61,240 | $5,103 | $29.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,740 | $4,812 | $27.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,870 | $6,572 | $37.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Washington earn 3% more than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $63,640 | $61,240 | $36,250 | $96,510 | 260 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $63,640, a single filer in Washington takes home about $50,625 a year, or $4,219 a month and $1,947 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $51,289 | $4,274 |
| Working in DC | $50,625 | $4,219 |
| Working in MD | $50,503 | $4,209 |
| Working in VA | $50,470 | $4,206 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $63,640 buys what about $58,448 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$59,210
- Richmond, VA$64,130
- Morgantown, WV$36,180
- Philadelphia, PA$45,020
- Pittsburgh, PA$51,560
- Raleigh, NC$63,720
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 Washington: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Washington?
$30.60 an hour on average, and $29.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Washington?
About $50,625 a year ($4,219 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,640.
Do bailiffs earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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