Bodyguard Salary in Newport News, Virginia

Bodyguard Salary in Newport News, VA

How much does a Bodyguard make in Newport News, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Newport News, VA is $33,942. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,337 to $38,153, with most professionals earning between $27,055 and $41,987.

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10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $27,055 Newport News,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $30,337 Newport News,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,942 Newport News,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $38,153 Newport News,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $41,987 Newport News,VA April 01, 2025
25% $30,337 10% $27,055 90% $41,987 75% $38,153 $33,942 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

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    Security Guard - Armed

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
30337
38153
33942

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
30506
38427
34123
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Newport News, VA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $30,337 to $38,153 with the average base salary of $33,942. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,506 to $38,427 with the average total cash compensation of $34,123.

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About Newport News, Virginia    Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United State....More

Newport News, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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