Bar chart showing Bailiffs salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $25,650, 25th percentile $30,060, median $39,140, 75th percentile $54,100, 90th percentile $65,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level bailiffs (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $66K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $39,140 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,650, and experienced bailiffs can clear $65,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Wisconsin?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,703/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 44.5% 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 Wisconsin?▼
Wisconsin 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 $41,493 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.
