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How much does a bailiff make in Indianapolis?

$34,940a year

Median yearly pay for bailiffs in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $16.80 an hour or $2,912 a month.

Hourly
$16.80
Vs. national median
-38%
Rank among cities
63 of 71
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,740Median: $34,940Highest 10%: $58,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,740$13.82
25th$28,740$13.82
Median$34,940$16.80
75th$43,580$20.95
90th$58,310$28.03

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for bailiffs.

Cincinnati, OH$59,450
Chicago, IL$50,660
Bailiff salary in Indiana Bailiff salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$98,890
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,730
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,720
Fire Inspector and Investigator$73,440
Firefighter$68,480
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$65,060
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,580
Transportation Security Screener$61,670
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bailiff make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $16.80 ($34,940 a year).

Do bailiffs make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $34,940 against $56,600 nationally, 38% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $43,000, so Indianapolis pays 19% less.

Where does Indianapolis rank for bailiff pay?

63 of 71 metro areas with data.

How much does a bailiff make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,310 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.