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Pay range for Bailiffs
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$32,140
25th
$43,720
Median (50th)
$56,600
75th
$74,630
90th — top pay
$96,770
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Bailiffs
BLS projects employment of bailiffs to decline 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%.
About 1,600 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
18,000 → 17,700
-300 jobs
Projected change
-1.9%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,600
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Bailiffs
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Social Perceptiveness4.0
Monitoring3.4
Speaking3.4
Active Listening3.3
Judgment and Decision Making3.3
Critical Thinking3.0
Time Management3.0
Complex Problem Solving2.9
Coordination2.9
Persuasion2.9
Top knowledge areas
Public Safety and Security4.3
Law and Government4.1
English Language3.6
Customer and Personal Service3.0
Psychology3.0
Administration and Management2.9
Education and Training2.7
Administrative2.6
Software and technology used
Microsoft Office softwareAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordCase management system softwareCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteCourt docket management softwareEmail softwareIBM Lotus NotesNational Crime Information Center (NCIC) databaseState crime information databasesStatistics softwareWeb browser software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What bailiffs do
Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Arrest persons in court when arrest warrants have been issued.
Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
Similar jobs and how they pay
Occupations O*NET lists as closely related to Bailiffs, with BLS national medians compared with this occupation's $56,600.
