2 Comments on How much money can a bodyguard make?

CountryGirl on Sun, 29th Mar 2009 2:15 pm


I did some research and found this….

there are no set fees for bodyguard employment. All fees are arranged by negotiating with the client. Obviously, the more skills you have, the more experience, the more training–the more you can earn. An experienced bodyguard may earn $100,000 per year plus bonuses, but these are often positions with distinct requirements and skill specifications, and the work may be located half-way around the world!

The rates associated with this type of work vary widely, depending upon many factors:

The Economy
Prior Experience, Skills & Training
Client Profile (Celebrity vs. Dignitary, National vs. International etc.)
Level of Risk/Danger
Political Climate
Amount of Travel Required
Locale & Circumstances of the Detail
Range of Duties for the Position
Bodyguards have varying levels and types of experience. For example: I know of a Bodyguard earning six figures. The job locale is the Middle East–Saudi Arabia. This individual speaks fluent Arabic, and has a keen insight into the cultural and religious morals and societal rules of the region. This bodyguard served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps, and so an expert with weapons and highly skilled in martial arts. The ability to speak other languages meant this particular EPS served as an interpreter when the client traveled. Lastly, this bodyguard was a female. Those are extremely valuable skills, plus, the fact that there are so few females with this skill set all add up to a very high paycheck.

Former Secret Service agents acquire some of the finest training in the world–and garner the most extensive on-the-job experience. In the private sector, these individuals can demand the highest fees. Someone with extensive security experience, but virtually no close-personal protection experience will be earning significantly less, and the contracts are negotiated based on the factors mentioned above. Pay may range from $350 per day to $700 a day. Every contract is different. Many bodyguards earn in excess of $70,000 annually. Sometimes an inexperienced but well trained individual will be given a valuable opportunity to gain experience working in association with other bodyguards on an assignment such as a red carpet detail. Sometimes, newer bodyguards are called upon to provide an authoritative presence to act as a deterrent. The pay scale for a beginner is going to be lower, but remember, you are building a resume and contacts.

alabama on Sun, 29th Mar 2009 2:15 pm


As much as he can get i guess.

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