How much does a Bodyguard make in Scranton, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in Scranton, PA is $34,064. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,445 to $38,288, with most professionals earning between $27,150 and $42,133.

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Bodyguard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $27,150 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $30,445 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $34,064 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $38,288 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $42,133 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
25% $30,445 10% $27,150 90% $42,133 75% $38,288 $34,064 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Scranton, PA. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $30,445 to $38,288 with the average base salary of $34,064. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,616 to $38,564 with the average total cash compensation of $34,246.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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