Bodyguard Salary in New York, New York

Bodyguard Salary in New York, NY

How much does a Bodyguard make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bodyguard in New York, NY is $42,445. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,532 to $46,363, with most professionals earning between $36,879 and $49,930.

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10th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $36,879 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $39,532 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $42,445 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $46,363 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bodyguard Salary $49,930 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $39,532 10% $36,879 90% $49,930 75% $46,363 $42,445 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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bodyguard in New York, NY. The base salary for Bodyguard ranges from $39,532 to $46,363 with the average base salary of $42,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,532 to $46,363 with the average total cash compensation of $42,445.

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About New York, New York    The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estim....More

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