How much does a Bodyguard make in Roanoke, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Roanoke, VA is $33,272. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $29,737 to $37,397, with most professionals earning between $26,519 and $41,153.

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Bodyguard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $26,519 Roanoke,VA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $29,737 Roanoke,VA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,272 Roanoke,VA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,397 Roanoke,VA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $41,153 Roanoke,VA March 01, 2025
25% $29,737 10% $26,519 90% $41,153 75% $37,397 $33,272 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

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
29737
37397
33272

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
29904
37667
33450
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $29,737 to $37,397 with the average base salary of $33,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,904 to $37,667 with the average total cash compensation of $33,450.

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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

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

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