How much does a bailiff make in Kansas City?

$64,460a year

Median yearly pay for bailiffs in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $30.99 an hour or $5,372 a month.

Hourly: $30.99
Vs. national median: +14%
Rank among cities: 19 of 71
Jobs in the area: 170

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $47,780Median: $64,460Highest 10%: $82,280

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$47,780	$22.97
25th	$59,540	$28.63
Median	$64,460	$30.99
75th	$74,630	$35.88
90th	$82,280	$39.56

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for bailiffs.

Springfield, MO	$50,320
St. Louis, MO	$43,680

Bailiff salary in Missouri Bailiff salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$97,830
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$91,490
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$90,640
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$78,470
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$69,780
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$62,960
Firefighter	$60,770
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$57,800
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$51,390
Protective Service Worker	$47,070

Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bailiff make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $30.99 ($64,460 a year).

Do bailiffs make more in Kansas City than the national average?

Yes: $64,460 against $56,600 nationally, 14% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $44,040, so Kansas City pays 46% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for bailiff pay?

19 of 71 metro areas with data.

How much does a bailiff make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,280 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.