As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in Louisiana is $34,811, equivalent to $17 per hour, $669 weekly, or $2,901 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $29,937 to $37,916. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,259) and 75th percentile ($36,436), while top earners (90th percentile) make $37,916 per year. This $4,177 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, Louisiana Bodyguard often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $29,937 LA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,259 LA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,811 LA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,436 LA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,916 LA September 01, 2026
25% $32,259 10% $29,937 90% $37,916 75% $36,436 $34,811 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $35,020 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $35,762 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $34,638 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $36,953 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $34,452 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $36,154 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $35,993 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $34,089 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $37,031 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $35,351 Date Updated September 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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