Bailiffs Salary in South Carolina
Bailiffs in South Carolina earn a median of $34,280 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($56,600)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,070; the top 10% earn over $61,720. Nationally the range is $32,140 to $96,770.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$58,070 median in South Carolina
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,890 median in South Carolina
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$58,070 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$32,690 median in South Carolina
- Security Guards$35,460 median in South Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,100 median in South Carolina
Bailiffs pay in South Carolina
How much do bailiffs make in South Carolina?
The median is $34,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,070 and the top 10% earn over $61,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for bailiffs?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 44 (−39% vs. the national median of $56,600). Living costs are not included.