How much does a Bodyguard make in San Diego, CA? The average Bodyguard salary in San Diego, CA is $37,845 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $33,656 and $42,789. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Bodyguard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $29,842 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,656 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,845 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $42,789 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $47,291 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25% $33,656 10% $29,842 90% $47,291 75% $42,789 $37,845 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

  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

 
 
 
33656
42789
37845

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
33976
43260
38187
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 $33,656 to $42,789 with the average base salary of $37,845. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,976 to $43,260 with the average total cash compensation of $38,187.

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