How much does a Bodyguard make in New Bedford, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in New Bedford, MA is $38,643. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,991 to $42,210, with most professionals earning between $33,576 and $45,458.

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 $33,576 New Bedford,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $35,991 New Bedford,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $38,643 New Bedford,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $42,210 New Bedford,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $45,458 New Bedford,MA April 01, 2025
25% $35,991 10% $33,576 90% $45,458 75% $42,210 $38,643 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

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...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Bodyguard.

Job Openings for Bodyguard in New Bedford, MA

Career Path for this job

  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

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Bodyguard, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
35991
42210
38643

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
35991
42210
38643
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in New Bedford, MA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $35,991 to $42,210 with the average base salary of $38,643. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,991 to $42,210 with the average total cash compensation of $38,643.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

35991
42210

 

About New Bedford, Massachusetts    New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the....More

New Bedford, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Bodyguard Salary in popular cities: BostonWorcesterSpringfield

Jobs with a similar salary range to Bodyguard : Front Desk Security, Healthcare Security Officer, Security Agent