Bailiffs pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for bailiffs is $22.30 an hour ($46,390 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($56,600). Illinois ranks 27th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bailiffs in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $17.13 | $35,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.30 | $46,390 |
| 75% of workers | $28.06 | $58,360 |
| 90% of workers | $36.94 | $76,840 |
Bailiffs pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $54,810 | 70 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $50,660 | 500 |
| Rockford | $45,120 | 40 |
| Peoria | $31,200 | 60 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bailiffs
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $39,490 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $100,520 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $79,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $135,080 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $91,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $105,450 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $74,390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $59,540 |
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