Bar chart showing Bailiffs salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $30,620, 25th percentile $32,130, median $36,510, 75th percentile $44,820, 90th percentile $49,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level bailiffs (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $36,510 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,620, and experienced bailiffs can clear $49,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Tennessee?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,615/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 46.5% 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 Tennessee?▼
Tennessee 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 $40,666 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.
