How much money does a bail bondsman earn?
There are two types of bail bond agents. One is the professional bonding company and the second are bail agents who work for a surety company. Bail agents can collect as much as 10% in most states. We sign a document guaranteeing the bail or the defendant Once defendant is sentenced the case is considered over. In PA Professional bail agents can only charge 5% and surety agents charge 7%. The surety company allow and agent to work in all counties and states while a professional agent must be licensed in each county. So in PA i am working on getting a surety license even though I am licensed as a professional agent in 5 counties. This will allow me to work state and nationwide. However the extra 2%in PA gets paid to the surety company. The surety company is similar to an insurance company they just insure bails. We get paid when we write bonds and collect our percentages. I have the defendant’s family sign documents for collateral purposes I only accept collateral like homes or expensiv
