How much does a bailiff make in South Carolina?
$34,280a year
Median yearly pay for bailiffs in South Carolina. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.48
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,070Median: $34,280Highest 10%: $61,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,070 | $10.13 | |
| 25th | $25,230 | $12.13 | |
| Median | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| 75th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $61,720 | $29.67 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $38,010 |
| Greenville, SC | $25,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bailiffs.
| 39. Mississippi | $38,200 |
| 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 South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.48 ($34,280 a year).
Do bailiffs make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,280 against $56,600 nationally, 39% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for bailiff pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 44 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays bailiffs the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $38,010 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.