How much does a Bodyguard make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Knoxville, TN is $33,604. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $31,297 to $36,705, with most professionals earning between $29,197 and $39,529.

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 $29,197 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $31,297 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,604 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,705 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,529 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $31,297 10% $29,197 90% $39,529 75% $36,705 $33,604 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $31,297 to $36,705 with the average base salary of $33,604. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,297 to $36,705 with the average total cash compensation of $33,604.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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