Bailiffs pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,140 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Seattle earn between $78,290 and $100,570.
- $62K10th
- $78K25th
- $101KMedian
- $101K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,430 | $7,452 | $43.00 |
| Median | $100,570 | $8,381 | $48.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,290 | $6,524 | $37.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,570 | $8,381 | $48.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Seattle earn 22% more than the Washington average ($73,500) and 45% more than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is +78% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $89,430 | $100,570 | $61,530 | $113,140 | 110 |
| Washington | $73,500 | $78,290 | $37,000 | $100,570 | 180 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $89,430, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $71,744 a year, or $5,979 a month and $2,759 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $89,430 buys what about $80,471 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in nearby metro areas
- Boise, ID$57,840
- Las Vegas, NV$73,690
- Phoenix, AZ$54,870
- Tucson, AZ$46,480
- Wichita, KS$69,650
- Topeka, KS$70,890
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 Seattle: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Seattle?
$42.99 an hour on average, and $48.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Seattle?
About $71,744 a year ($5,979 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,430. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do bailiffs earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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