As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in Arkansas is $33,075, equivalent to $16 per hour, $636 weekly, or $2,756 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 Arkansas vary widely, spanning from $28,444 to $36,026. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,651) and 75th percentile ($34,620), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,026 per year. This $3,969 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, Arkansas Bodyguard often earn 9.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, Arkansas currently ranks 49 nationwide for Bodyguard job salary. 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 $28,444 AR September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $30,651 AR September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,075 AR September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,620 AR September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,026 AR September 01, 2026
25% $30,651 10% $28,444 90% $36,026 75% $34,620 $33,075 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $34,210 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $34,445 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $35,020 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $33,987 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $34,206 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $34,053 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $34,050 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $34,228 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $34,245 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $34,088 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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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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