How much does a Bodyguard make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Bodyguard in Wilmington, NC is $32,734. While Salary.com is seeing that Bodyguard salary in Wilmington, NC can go up to $40,489 or down to $26,091, but most earn between $29,257 and $36,793. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in the United States.

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Bodyguard Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $26,091 Wilmington,NC December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $29,257 Wilmington,NC December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $32,734 Wilmington,NC December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,793 Wilmington,NC December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $40,489 Wilmington,NC December 01, 2024
25% $29,257 10% $26,091 90% $40,489 75% $36,793 $32,734 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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Job Openings for Bodyguard in Wilmington, NC

Career Path for this job

  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

 
 
 
29257
36793
32734

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
29420
37057
32908
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $29,257 to $36,793 with the average base salary of $32,734. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,420 to $37,057 with the average total cash compensation of $32,908.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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