Bailiffs Salary in Illinois
Bailiffs in Illinois earn a median of $46,390 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,390
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($56,600)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $76,840. Nationally the range is $32,140 to $96,770.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$100,520 median in Illinois
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$79,190 median in Illinois
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$100,520 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38,990 median in Illinois
- Security Guards$39,490 median in Illinois
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$59,540 median in Illinois
Bailiffs pay in Illinois
How much do bailiffs make in Illinois?
The median is $46,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $76,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for bailiffs?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 44 (−18% vs. the national median of $56,600). Living costs are not included.