Bar chart showing Bailiffs salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $32,240, 25th percentile $38,930, median $51,730, 75th percentile $61,810, 90th percentile $75,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level bailiffs (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $51,730 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,240, and experienced bailiffs can clear $75,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Louisiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,499/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 34% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a bailiffs salary go in Louisiana?▼
Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bailiffs salary is worth about $59,269 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do bailiffs get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
