As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in Massachusetts is $39,848, equivalent to $19 per hour, $766 weekly, or $3,321 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $34,267 to $43,405. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,927) and 75th percentile ($41,710), while top earners (90th percentile) make $43,405 per year. This $4,783 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, Massachusetts Bodyguard often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $34,267 MA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,927 MA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,848 MA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $41,710 MA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $43,405 MA June 01, 2026
25% $36,927 10% $34,267 90% $43,405 75% $41,710 $39,848 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $40,381 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $41,140 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $40,822 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $41,230 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $40,831 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $42,818 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $40,798 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $42,813 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $42,816 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $42,052 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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