Bodyguard demographics and statistics in the US
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Bodyguard gender statistics
3.9% of bodyguards are women and 96.1% of bodyguards are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Bodyguard gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Bodyguard gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,252
Female income
$34,853
Bodyguard gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bodyguard positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of bodyguards are female.
Bodyguard gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2013 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2016 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2018 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2019 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 95.91% | 4.09% |
| 2021 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
Bodyguard related jobs gender ratio
We compared bodyguards with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Bodyguard demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bodyguards is White, which makes up 49.4% of all bodyguards. Comparatively, 23.5% of bodyguards are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of bodyguards are Black or African American.
- White, 49.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.5%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Bodyguard race
| Bodyguard race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Bodyguard race and ethnicity over time
See how bodyguard racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bodyguard race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.94% | 14.53% | 4.01% | 18.39% |
| 2011 | 56.89% | 14.47% | 3.98% | 19.96% |
| 2012 | 56.55% | 14.75% | 3.91% | 20.07% |
| 2013 | 56.88% | 14.31% | 4.17% | 20.17% |
| 2014 | 55.57% | 15.15% | 3.87% | 20.50% |
| 2015 | 55.20% | 14.58% | 4.36% | 20.95% |
| 2016 | 54.83% | 14.35% | 4.14% | 21.82% |
| 2017 | 54.73% | 15.27% | 3.81% | 21.63% |
| 2018 | 54.98% | 14.15% | 4.01% | 21.64% |
| 2019 | 53.97% | 14.86% | 4.83% | 21.50% |
| 2020 | 49.30% | 15.43% | 4.88% | 22.89% |
| 2021 | 49.42% | 14.20% | 5.21% | 23.52% |
Bodyguard wage gap by race
According to our data, white bodyguards have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown bodyguards have the lowest average salary at $34,760.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,760 |
| White | $35,516 |
| Black or African American | $35,344 |
| Asian | $35,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,156 |
Average bodyguard age
See how the average age of bodyguards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bodyguard age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Bodyguard age breakdown
The average age of bodyguards is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the bodyguard population.
Bodyguard age breakdown
| Bodyguard Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Bodyguard educational attainment
The most common degree for bodyguards is high school diploma, with 37% of bodyguards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Bodyguards by degree level
| Bodyguard degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Bodyguard wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bodyguards with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,871 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bodyguards earn a median annual income of $36,831 compared to $34,667 for bodyguards with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,871 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,428 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,831 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,667 |
Bodyguard employment statistics
Company size where bodyguards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bodyguards work.
Bodyguard jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Bodyguard jobs by industry
The most common industries for bodyguards are professional, technology and health care.
Bodyguard industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Bodyguard turnover and employment statistics
Bodyguard unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bodyguards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bodyguard unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bodyguard unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average bodyguard tenure
The average bodyguard stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 468 bodyguards resumes in Zippia's database.
Bodyguard tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Bodyguard LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bodyguards that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Bodyguard | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard | 7.20% | 12,052 |
| Licensed Private Investigator | 8.27% | 16,954 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Similar bodyguard jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard | 7.20% | 12,052 |
| Licensed Private Investigator | 8.27% | 16,954 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Foreign languages spoken by bodyguards
The most common foreign language among bodyguards is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- French, 21.1%
- Italian, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Turkish, 5.3%
- Other, 15.7%
Bodyguard languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| French | 21.1% |
| Italian | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Turkish | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.7% |