Bodyguard Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bodyguard Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

How much does a Bodyguard make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Baton Rouge, LA is $34,787. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,399 to $37,998, with most professionals earning between $30,225 and $40,921.

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10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $30,225 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,399 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,787 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,998 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,921 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
25% $32,399 10% $30,225 90% $40,921 75% $37,998 $34,787 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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34787

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37998
34787
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $32,399 to $37,998 with the average base salary of $34,787. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,399 to $37,998 with the average total cash compensation of $34,787.

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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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