How much does a Bodyguard make in Dayton, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Dayton, OH is $34,942. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,231 to $39,277, with most professionals earning between $27,852 and $43,224.

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 $27,852 Dayton,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $31,231 Dayton,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,942 Dayton,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,277 Dayton,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $43,224 Dayton,OH April 01, 2025
25% $31,231 10% $27,852 90% $43,224 75% $39,277 $34,942 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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Career Path for this job

  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

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Bodyguard, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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39277
34942

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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39560
35129
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Dayton, OH. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $31,231 to $39,277 with the average base salary of $34,942. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,405 to $39,560 with the average total cash compensation of $35,129.

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About Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

Dayton, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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