How much does a bailiff make in Illinois?
$46,390a year
Median yearly pay for bailiffs in Illinois. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $46,390Highest 10%: $76,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $58,360 | $28.06 | |
| 90th | $76,840 | $36.94 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $54,810 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,660 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,120 |
| St. Louis, MO | $43,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,420 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bailiffs.
| 25. Pennsylvania | $47,600 |
| 26. Montana | $46,800 |
| 27. Arizona | $46,390 |
| 28. Illinois | $46,390 |
| 29. Arkansas | $45,090 |
| 30. Louisiana | $44,040 |
| 31. Missouri | $44,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bailiff make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.30 ($46,390 a year).
Do bailiffs make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $46,390 against $56,600 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for bailiff pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays bailiffs the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $54,810 a year.
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.