How much does a Bodyguard make in Saint Petersburg, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Saint Petersburg, FL is $34,721. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,338 to $37,926, with most professionals earning between $30,168 and $40,844.

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Bodyguard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $30,168 Saint Petersburg,FL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,338 Saint Petersburg,FL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,721 Saint Petersburg,FL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,926 Saint Petersburg,FL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,844 Saint Petersburg,FL April 01, 2025
25% $32,338 10% $30,168 90% $40,844 75% $37,926 $34,721 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 Total Cash Compensation

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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 Saint Petersburg, FL. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $32,338 to $37,926 with the average base salary of $34,721. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,338 to $37,926 with the average total cash compensation of $34,721.

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About Saint Petersburg, Florida    St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2015 census estimate, the population was 257,083, making it the fifth-m....More

Saint Petersburg, Florida  area prices were up 1.1% from a year ago

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