As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in North Carolina is $34,796, equivalent to $17 per hour, $669 weekly, or $2,900 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $29,933 to $37,915. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($32,251) and 75th percentile ($36,429), while top earners (90th percentile) make $37,915 per year. This $4,178 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, North Carolina Bodyguard often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $29,933 NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,251 NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,796 NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,429 NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,915 NC May 01, 2026
25% $32,251 10% $29,933 90% $37,915 75% $36,429 $34,796 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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $34,924 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $35,654 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $34,967 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $35,749 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $35,683 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $34,707 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $35,431 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $36,809 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $34,604 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $34,848 Date Updated May 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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