Bailiffs pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $32,810 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Columbus earn between $32,810 and $32,810.
- $33K10th
- $33K25th
- $33KMedian
- $33K75th
- $33K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,370 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Median | $32,810 | $2,734 | $15.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,810 | $2,734 | $15.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,810 | $2,734 | $15.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Columbus earn 65% less than the Georgia average ($109,810) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -42% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $38,370 | $32,810 | $32,810 | $32,810 | 40 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $38,370, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $31,844 a year, or $2,654 a month and $1,225 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $31,844 | $2,654 |
| Working in AL | $31,453 | $2,621 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $38,370 buys what about $42,969 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 3rd 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 Columbus: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Columbus?
$18.45 an hour on average, and $15.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Columbus?
About $31,844 a year ($2,654 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,370.
Do bailiffs earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% less 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 3.33, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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