How much does a Bodyguard make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Boston, MA is $40,365. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,077 to $45,370, with most professionals earning between $32,173 and $49,927.

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 $32,173 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,077 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,365 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $45,370 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $49,927 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25% $36,077 10% $32,173 90% $49,927 75% $45,370 $40,365 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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
36077
45370
40365

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
36280
45698
40581
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Boston, MA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $36,077 to $45,370 with the average base salary of $40,365. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,280 to $45,698 with the average total cash compensation of $40,581.

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