Bodyguard Salary in the United States

Bodyguard Salary

How much does a Bodyguard make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in the United States is $36,008. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,183 to $40,473, with most professionals earning between $28,700 and $44,538.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $28,700 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,183 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,008 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,473 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $44,538 US March 01, 2025
25% $32,183 10% $28,700 90% $44,538 75% $40,473 $36,008 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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    Bodyguard

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Security Guard - Armed

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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32183
40473
36008

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
32364
40765
36201
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 $32,183 to $40,473 with the average base salary of $36,008. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,364 to $40,765 with the average total cash compensation of $36,201.

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