As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in New Mexico is $33,910, equivalent to $16 per hour, $652 weekly, or $2,826 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 New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $29,162 to $36,935. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,425) and 75th percentile ($35,494), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,935 per year. This $4,069 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, New Mexico Bodyguard often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $29,162 NM September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $31,425 NM September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,910 NM September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $35,494 NM September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,935 NM September 01, 2026
25% $31,425 10% $29,162 90% $36,935 75% $35,494 $33,910 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $33,886 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $35,768 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $34,715 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $36,587 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $36,391 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $36,426 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $34,831 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $35,713 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $35,245 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $35,586 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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