How much does a Bodyguard make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Philadelphia, PA is $37,832. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $33,814 to $42,523, with most professionals earning between $30,155 and $46,794.

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 $30,155 Philadelphia,PA January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,814 Philadelphia,PA January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,832 Philadelphia,PA January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $42,523 Philadelphia,PA January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $46,794 Philadelphia,PA January 01, 2025
25% $33,814 10% $30,155 90% $46,794 75% $42,523 $37,832 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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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

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $33,814 to $42,523 with the average base salary of $37,832. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,003 to $42,829 with the average total cash compensation of $38,033.

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