Bailiffs
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$56,600/yr
Typical range
$43,720 – $74,630
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Bailiffs does
You maintain courtroom order, ensure security, and assist judges by managing evidence and escorting defendants during legal proceedings. Your presence supports the judicial process and courtroom safety.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
- Customs and Border Protection Officers — $76,210/yr
- Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
- Firefighters — $59,280/yr
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