How much does a Bail Bondsman make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bail Bondsman in California is $74,845. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,387 to $93,177, with most professionals earning between $62,507 and $109,868.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bail Bondsman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bail Bondsman Salary $62,507 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bail Bondsman Salary $68,387 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bail Bondsman Salary $74,845 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bail Bondsman Salary $93,177 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bail Bondsman Salary $109,868 CA April 01, 2025
25% $68,387 10% $62,507 90% $109,868 75% $93,177 $74,845 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Bail Bondsman ?

A bail bondsman, bail bond agent or bond dealer is any person, agency or corporation that will act as a surety and pledge money or property as bail for the appearance of a defendant in court. Bail bond agents are almost exclusively found in the United States and its former commonwealth, the Philippines. In most other countries, the practice of bounty hunting is illegal. The industry is represented by various trade associations, with the Professional Bail Agents of the United States and the American Bail Coalition forming an umbrella group for bail agents and surety companies and the National ...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $80,728 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $82,392 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $84,804 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $80,666 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $78,794 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $83,694 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $80,835 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $76,744 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $94,096 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $93,880 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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