As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in the US is $36,612, equivalent to $18 per hour, $704 weekly, or $3,051 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bodyguard in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Bodyguard in the US vary widely, spanning from $31,486 to $39,878. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,929) and 75th percentile ($38,322), while top earners (90th percentile) make $39,878 per year. This $4,393 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Food Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Bodyguard often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bodyguard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $31,486 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,929 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,612 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $38,322 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,878 US September 01, 2026
25% $33,929 10% $31,486 90% $39,878 75% $38,322 $36,612 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Bodyguard ?

A bodyguard (or close protection officer) is a type of security guard, or government law enforcement officer, or soldier who protects a person or a group of people—usually high-ranking public officials or officers, wealthy people, and celebrities—from danger: generally theft, assault, kidnapping, assassination, harassment, loss of confidential information, threats, or other criminal offences. The personnel team that protects a VIP is often referred to as the VIP's security detail. Most important public figures, such as heads of state, heads of government, and governors are protected by severa...

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  1. This Job:

    Bodyguard

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Security Guard - Armed

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in the United States. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $33,929 to $38,322 with the average base salary of $36,612. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,989 to $44,133 with the average total cash compensation of $39,128.

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