What are the main factors that influence a Bailiff's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Bailiff's salary?

A Bailiff's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $77,525, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $85,252, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $109,410, a Bailiff (5-10 years)earns $133,230,

What are the highest paying states for a Bailiff?

Bailiff salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Bailiff roles are District of Columbia $146,738, California $146,182, Massachusetts $144,233. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Bailiff roles make?

Salaries for Bailiff level roles vary by specialization: Court Bailiff: $126,545; Administrative Assistant/Bailiff: $45,360.

Bailiff Salary in Delaware

How much does a Bailiff make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bailiff in Delaware is $134,214 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Bailiff's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,768
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,097 to $147,590
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,154

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Bailiff Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,590	$12,299	$2,838	$71
Average	$134,214	$11,185	$2,581	$65
25th Percentile	$121,097	$10,091	$2,329	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Bailiff Salaries

A Bailiff's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Bailiff Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Bailifves. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $146,738.
California: $146,182.
Massachusetts: $144,233.

District of Columbia $146,738 California $146,182 Massachusetts $144,233 Washington $143,703 New Jersey $143,650 Alaska $143,465 Connecticut $141,636 New York $140,894

Hawaii $138,521 Rhode Island $137,408 Maryland $136,653 Minnesota $135,619 Colorado $135,221 Illinois $135,089 Oregon $134,585 Delaware $134,214

New Hampshire $133,981 Virginia $133,459 Pennsylvania $131,935 Nevada $131,166 North Dakota $130,914 Michigan $130,517 Wisconsin $130,371 Vermont $130,079

Texas $129,271 Maine $129,218 Arizona $129,138 Ohio $129,045 Georgia $127,826 Indiana $127,217 Wyoming $127,097 Utah $126,912

Iowa $126,832 Kansas $126,196 Louisiana $126,010 North Carolina $125,944 Missouri $125,918 Florida $125,401 Montana $125,123 Nebraska $124,857

Kentucky $124,712 South Carolina $124,182 Tennessee $123,850 Idaho $123,718 New Mexico $122,750 Oklahoma $122,538 Alabama $121,756 South Dakota $120,444

Arkansas $119,729 West Virginia $119,344 Mississippi $118,191

Top Paying Cities for Bailifves

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $133,610
Little Creek: $134,588
Magnolia: $134,394

Lincoln, DE $133,610 Little Creek, DE $134,588 Magnolia, DE $134,394 Milford, DE $133,949 Marydel, DE $134,169 Millsboro, DE $133,049 Millville, DE $133,255 Milton, DE $133,485

Nassau, DE $133,582 Ocean View, DE $133,232 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,488 Seaford, DE $133,563 Selbyville, DE $133,011 Smyrna, DE $134,681 Viola, DE $134,060 Woodside, DE $134,421

Bear, DE $134,111 Newark, DE $134,060 Claymont, DE $134,335 Delaware City, DE $134,194 Hockessin, DE $134,048 Kirkwood, DE $134,169 Middletown, DE $134,221 Montchanin, DE $134,079

New Castle, DE $134,099 Odessa, DE $134,287 Port Penn, DE $134,377 Rockland, DE $134,092 Saint Georges, DE $134,178 Townsend, DE $134,385 Winterthur, DE $134,108 Lewes, DE $133,537

Wilmington, DE $134,055 Dover, DE $134,588 Dover Afb, DE $133,879 Bethany Beach, DE $133,092 Bethel, DE $133,229 Bridgeville, DE $133,544 Camden Wyoming, DE $134,209 Cheswold, DE $134,544

Clayton, DE $134,548 Dagsboro, DE $132,999 Delmar, DE $132,785 Ellendale, DE $133,188 Felton, DE $133,938 Fenwick Island, DE $133,028 Frankford, DE $132,796 Frederica, DE $134,071

Georgetown, DE $132,948 Greenwood, DE $133,565 Harbeson, DE $133,090 Harrington, DE $133,769 Hartly, DE $134,185 Houston, DE $133,578 Kenton, DE $134,555 Laurel, DE $132,869

Yorklyn, DE $134,088

Bailiff Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bailiff's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$121,097

Average $134,214/year

$147,590

$10,091

Average $11,185/month

$12,299

$2,329

Average $2,581/week

$2,838

$58

Average $65/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,590	$12,299	$2,838	$71
Average	$134,214	$11,185	$2,581	$65
25th Percentile	$121,097	$10,091	$2,329	$58

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