How much does a bailiff make in Kentucky?
$30,760a year
Median yearly pay for bailiffs in Kentucky. That is $14.79 an hour or $2,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.79
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,920Median: $30,760Highest 10%: $44,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| 25th | $29,590 | $14.23 | |
| Median | $30,760 | $14.79 | |
| 75th | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| 90th | $44,340 | $21.32 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $59,450 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,970 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,520 |
| Lexington, KY | $32,020 |
| Huntington, WV | $29,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bailiffs.
| 40. West Virginia | $36,250 |
| 41. Tennessee | $35,990 |
| 42. South Carolina | $34,280 |
| 43. Kentucky | $30,760 |
| 44. North Dakota | $27,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bailiff make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $14.79 ($30,760 a year).
Do bailiffs make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $30,760 against $56,600 nationally, 46% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for bailiff pay?
Kentucky ranks 43 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays bailiffs the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $59,450 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.