How much does a Bodyguard make in Schenectady, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Schenectady, NY is $36,440. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,569 to $40,959, with most professionals earning between $29,045 and $45,073.

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Bodyguard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $29,045 Schenectady,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,569 Schenectady,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,440 Schenectady,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,959 Schenectady,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $45,073 Schenectady,NY March 01, 2025
25% $32,569 10% $29,045 90% $45,073 75% $40,959 $36,440 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

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Schenectady, NY. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $32,569 to $40,959 with the average base salary of $36,440. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,752 to $41,254 with the average total cash compensation of $36,635.

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About Schenectady, New York    Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city....More

Schenectady, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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