How much does a Bodyguard make in Salem, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Salem, OR is $36,152. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,312 to $40,635, with most professionals earning between $28,815 and $44,716.

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 $28,815 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,312 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,152 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,635 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $44,716 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25% $32,312 10% $28,815 90% $44,716 75% $40,635 $36,152 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

 
 
 
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36152

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
32493
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36346
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Salem, OR. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $32,312 to $40,635 with the average base salary of $36,152. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,493 to $40,928 with the average total cash compensation of $36,346.

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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