As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in Illinois is $37,322, equivalent to $18 per hour, $718 weekly, or $3,110 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 Illinois vary widely, spanning from $32,094 to $40,653. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,585) and 75th percentile ($39,065), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,653 per year. This $4,480 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, Illinois Bodyguard often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 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 $32,094 IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,585 IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,322 IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,065 IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,653 IL June 01, 2026
25% $34,585 10% $32,094 90% $40,653 75% $39,065 $37,322 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 Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $39,889 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $39,343 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $36,355 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $36,267 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $36,810 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $39,410 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $36,242 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $36,316 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $36,860 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $36,086 Date Updated June 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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