Bailiff Salary in New York, NY
Bailiffs in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $83,360 a year — 47% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $63,569 take-home, or $5,297 a month.
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- Federal income tax$9,509
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,168
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,209
- New York income tax$3,904
- Take-home pay$63,569
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $2,796 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $60,773 ($5,064 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Bailiff pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,400 | $27.12 | $45,049 | $3,754 |
| 25th percentile | $59,320 | $28.52 | $47,237 | $3,936 |
| Median (50th) | $83,360 | $40.08 | $63,569 | $5,297 |
| 75th percentile | $96,770 | $46.52 | $72,239 | $6,020 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $96,770 | $46.52 | $72,239 | $6,020 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $83,360 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median bailiff's $63,569 take-home pay has the buying power of $56,474 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 2.6× the national concentration of bailiff jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for bailiffs, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $83,360 | $63,569 | $56,474 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 1 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bailiff make in New York, NY?
The median bailiff salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $83,360 a year, or about $40.08 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $59,320 and $96,770.
What is a bailiff’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $83,360 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $63,569 a year ($5,297 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,904 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a bailiff?
Pay here is 47% above the national median of $56,600. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $56,474 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a bailiff afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 45% of a median bailiff’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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