Bailiffs Salary in Kentucky
Bailiffs in Kentucky earn a median of $30,760 a year, −46% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −46% ($56,600)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,920; the top 10% earn over $44,340. Nationally the range is $32,140 to $96,770.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,490 median in Kentucky
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$42,310 median in Kentucky
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$60,490 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,450 median in Kentucky
- Security Guards$35,420 median in Kentucky
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50,260 median in Kentucky
Bailiffs pay in Kentucky
How much do bailiffs make in Kentucky?
The median is $30,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,920 and the top 10% earn over $44,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for bailiffs?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 44 (−46% vs. the national median of $56,600). Living costs are not included.