Bodyguard vs head of security

The differences between bodyguards and heads of security can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a head of security has an average salary of $154,257, which is higher than the $34,288 average annual salary of a bodyguard.

The top three skills for a bodyguard include crowd control, VIP and protective services. The most important skills for a head of security are cloud security, security procedures, and emergency situations.

Bodyguard vs head of security overview

	Bodyguard	Head Of Security
Yearly salary	$34,288	$154,257
Hourly rate	$16.48	$74.16
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	15,984	92,369
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Bodyguard vs head of security salary

Bodyguards and heads of security have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bodyguard	Head Of Security
Average salary	$34,288	$154,257
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $44,000	Between $86,000 And $276,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	BitGo
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between bodyguard and head of security education

There are a few differences between a bodyguard and a head of security in terms of educational background:

	Bodyguard	Head Of Security
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Bodyguard vs head of security demographics

Here are the differences between bodyguards' and heads of security' demographics:

	Bodyguard	Head Of Security
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 96.1% Female, 3.9%	Male, 93.6% Female, 6.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.2% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 23.5% Asian, 5.2% White, 49.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between bodyguard and head of security duties and responsibilities

Bodyguard example responsibilities.

Safeguard arrival and departure docks for principals as well VIP and private areas.
Make risk assessments to assure that all VIP are safe and protect at all times.
Monitor CCTV and cameras for the interior and exterior of all buildings and parking lots.
Complete estate security using perimeter patrol and highly advance electronic surveillance and advance intrusion detection systems.
Maintain all paperwork necessary while maintaining a level of alertness and responsibility necessary to ensure security of all areas of duty.

Head of security example responsibilities.

Monitor CCTV systems, tracking software, and patrols for potential security risks.
Monitor campus building activity via CCTV, key control access systems and officer patrol.
Supervise the escort and security (to and from the establishment) of celebrity, high-profile and VIP clientele.
Provide personnel VIP security and professional athlete
Dispatch patrol officers, monitor security system, fill out daily security reports, supervise a small group of security officers.
Provide security guidance to internal and external customers utilizing DOD and IC regulations.

Bodyguard vs head of security skills

Common bodyguard skills

Crowd Control, 35%
VIP, 26%
Protective Services, 17%
Law Enforcement, 14%
Security Systems, 8%

Common head of security skills

Cloud Security, 34%
Security Procedures, 12%
Emergency Situations, 6%
IDS, 4%
Security Operations, 4%
Local Law Enforcement, 3%