How much does a bailiff make in Washington?

$61,240a year

Median yearly pay for bailiffs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.44 an hour or $5,103 a month.

Hourly: $29.44
Vs. national median: +8%
Rank among cities: 22 of 71
Jobs in the area: 260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,250Median: $61,240Highest 10%: $96,510

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,250	$17.43
25th	$57,740	$27.76
Median	$61,240	$29.44
75th	$78,870	$37.92
90th	$96,510	$46.40

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for bailiffs.

No other city in the state with data.

Bailiff salary in all states

Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator	$156,800
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$126,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$118,600
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$99,510
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$87,630
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$84,000
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$73,490
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$70,570
Transportation Security Screener	$69,910
Firefighter	$66,980

Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bailiff make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.44 ($61,240 a year).

Do bailiffs make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $61,240 against $56,600 nationally, 8% more.

Where does Washington rank for bailiff pay?

22 of 71 metro areas with data.

How much does a bailiff make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,510 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.