Bailiffs pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,480 or more. The middle half of bailiffs in Louisville earn between $33,420 and $44,310.
- $31K10th
- $33K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,680 | $3,223 | $18.60 |
| Median | $37,970 | $3,164 | $18.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,420 | $2,785 | $16.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,310 | $3,692 | $21.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bailiffs pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Bailiffs in Louisville earn 12% more than the Kentucky average ($34,570) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($61,660). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $56,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $38,680 | $37,970 | $30,830 | $46,480 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $34,570 | $30,760 | $28,920 | $44,340 | 760 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $38,680, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $31,172 a year, or $2,598 a month and $1,199 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $32,129 | $2,677 |
| Working in KY | $31,172 | $2,598 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for bailiffs? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $38,680 buys what about $41,558 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bailiffs salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$38,680
- Lexington$34,700
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 Louisville: questions
How much do bailiffs make an hour in Louisville?
$18.59 an hour on average, and $18.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bailiffs salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bailiffs take-home pay in Louisville?
About $31,172 a year ($2,598 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,680. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do bailiffs earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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