Bailiffs pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,080 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Atlanta earn between $48,160 and $178,270.
- $26K10th
- $48K25th
- $164KMedian
- $178K75th
- $195K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,210 | $9,851 | $56.83 |
| Median | $164,040 | $13,670 | $78.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,160 | $4,013 | $23.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $178,270 | $14,856 | $85.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Atlanta earn 8% more than the Georgia average ($109,810) and 92% more than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is +190% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $118,210 | $164,040 | $26,220 | $195,080 | 220 |
| Georgia | $109,810 | $62,400 | $26,220 | $200,670 | 670 |
| United States | $61,660 | $56,600 | $32,140 | $96,770 | 17,310 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bailiffs salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $118,210, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $86,841 a year, or $7,237 a month and $3,340 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $118,210 buys what about $118,141 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job; Warner Robins pays the most ($136,120).
- Warner Robins$136,120
- Atlanta$118,210
- Columbus$38,370
- Gainesville$29,210
Highest-paying cities for bailiffs
Warner Robins, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,120).
- Warner Robins, GA$136,120
- Atlanta, GA$118,210
- Seattle, WA$89,430
- Boston, MA$79,810
- New York, NY$79,540
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Bailiffs salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Atlanta?
$56.83 an hour on average, and $78.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $86,841 a year ($7,237 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,210.
Do bailiffs earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 92% more than the U.S. average for this job ($61,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3011; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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