As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bodyguard in Texas is $35,713, equivalent to $17 per hour, $687 weekly, or $2,976 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bodyguard in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Bodyguard in Texas vary widely, spanning from $30,718 to $38,906. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,099) and 75th percentile ($37,385), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,906 per year. This $4,286 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Food Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Bodyguard often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 0 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Bodyguard job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $30,718 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $33,099 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $35,713 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $37,385 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $38,906 TX July 01, 2026
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $34,935 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $34,543 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $34,155 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $35,248 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $34,446 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $38,188 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $36,064 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $34,506 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $34,415 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $35,611 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    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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