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Bailiffs Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bailiffs make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,390
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$50,590
Mean Salary
$46,390
Median Salary
$22.30
Hourly Rate
960 people work as Bailiffs in Illinois
Bailiffs salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bailiffs in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,390 per year ($3,865/month).
This is 14.3% below the national average of $54,110.
Illinois ranks #27 out of 44 states for Bailiffs pay.
Approximately 960 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bailiffs
Maintain order in courts of law.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Speaking
3.38
Monitoring
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Judgment and Decision Making
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.26
Law and Government
4.09
English Language
3.63
Customer and Personal Service
3.04
Psychology
3.02
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(39.9% of workers)
Salaries for Bailiffs in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,640 and $58,360.
Median $46,390
P10: $31,200P25: $35,640P75: $58,360P90: $76,840
10th
$31,200
25th
$35,640
Median
$46,390
75th
$58,360
90th
$76,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$35,640
$17.13
$2,970
Median (50th)
$46,390
$22.30
$3,865
75th Percentile
$58,360
$28.06
$4,863
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,840
$36.94
$6,403
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,590 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Bailiffs in Illinois is $46,390 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,590.
What is the salary range for a Bailiffs in Illinois?
Salaries for Bailiffs in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $76,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,640 and $58,360.
What is the starting salary for a Bailiffs in Illinois?
Entry-level Bailiffs positions in Illinois typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,640 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bailiffs in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 960 people are employed as Bailiffs in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Bailiffs in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bailiffs in Illinois is approximately $22.30 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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