Bailiffs pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,270 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Huntington earn between $29,940 and $34,450.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $30KMedian
- $34K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,200 | $2,850 | $16.44 |
| Median | $29,940 | $2,495 | $14.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,940 | $2,495 | $14.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,450 | $2,871 | $16.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Huntington earn 5% less than the West Virginia average ($35,820) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -47% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $34,200 | $29,940 | $29,120 | $48,270 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $35,820 | $36,250 | $29,670 | $41,690 | 160 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $34,200, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $28,800 a year, or $2,400 a month and $1,108 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $29,168 | $2,431 |
| Working in WV | $28,800 | $2,400 |
| Working in KY | $28,580 | $2,382 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $34,200 buys what about $38,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 2nd of 2 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($36,180).
- Morgantown$36,180
- Huntington$34,200
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 Huntington: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Huntington?
$16.44 an hour on average, and $14.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Huntington?
About $28,800 a year ($2,400 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,200.
Do bailiffs earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.02, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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