- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft,
Bodyguard | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Bodyguards protect individuals or groups from the risk of violence, kidnapping and other harmful situations.
Bodyguards typically work around 46 to 48 hours per week.
As a Bodyguard you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 31,284 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Bodyguard
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30,291 GBP
Average salary for part-time Bodyguard
Average salary for full-time Bodyguard
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11,023 GBP
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11,291 GBP
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31,284 GBP
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Salary over time for Bodyguard
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26,724 GBP
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26,943 GBP
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27,617 GBP
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28,597 GBP
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28,947 GBP
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30,224 GBP
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31,284 GBP
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31,868 GBP
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32,316 GBP
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Future outlook for Bodyguards
Balanced outlook
198 000+ jobs available
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2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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58% chance of automation in the future Bodyguard - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Bodyguard and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Bodyguard.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Bodyguard. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Bodyguard interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
