Bodyguard Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Bodyguard Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Bodyguard make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Des Moines, IA is $34,928. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,217 to $39,259, with most professionals earning between $27,839 and $43,202.

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10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $27,839 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $31,217 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,928 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,259 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $43,202 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $31,217 10% $27,839 90% $43,202 75% $39,259 $34,928 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

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    Security Guard - Armed

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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31217
39259
34928

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
31393
39542
35115
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $31,217 to $39,259 with the average base salary of $34,928. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,393 to $39,542 with the average total cash compensation of $35,115.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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