Bailiffs Salary in Tennessee
Bailiffs in Tennessee earn a median of $35,990 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($56,600)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,340; the top 10% earn over $49,220. Nationally the range is $32,140 to $96,770.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,280 median in Tennessee
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,940 median in Tennessee
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$59,280 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,960 median in Tennessee
- Security Guards$36,000 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50,830 median in Tennessee
Bailiffs pay in Tennessee
How much do bailiffs make in Tennessee?
The median is $35,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,340 and the top 10% earn over $49,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for bailiffs?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 44 (−36% vs. the national median of $56,600). Living costs are not included.