How much does a bailiff make in Chicago?
$50,660a year
Median yearly pay for bailiffs in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.36 an hour or $4,222 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.36
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $50,660Highest 10%: $99,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 75th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 90th | $99,660 | $47.91 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bailiffs.
| Champaign, IL | $54,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $43,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,420 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
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How much does a bailiff make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.36 ($50,660 a year).
Do bailiffs make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $50,660 against $56,600 nationally, 10% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,390, so Chicago pays 9% more.
Where does Chicago rank for bailiff pay?
44 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a bailiff make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,660 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.