Bodyguard Salary in San Diego, California

Bodyguard Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Bodyguard make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in San Diego, CA is $39,643. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,922 to $43,302, with most professionals earning between $34,445 and $46,634.

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10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,445 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,922 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,643 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $43,302 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $46,634 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $36,922 10% $34,445 90% $46,634 75% $43,302 $39,643 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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  1. This Job:

    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $36,922 to $43,302 with the average base salary of $39,643. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,922 to $43,302 with the average total cash compensation of $39,643.

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