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How much does executive protection cost in the US?

Reference price: $15,000 – $35,000 USD per agent/month (pre-tax). Full-time close-protection agent. Hourly engagements typically bill $75–$150/hr per agent; full details (armed, secure vehicle, advance work, threat level) move the monthly program cost. Multi-agent details scale accordingly.

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Pre-tax reference prices. Bay Area markets (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) reflect the highest prevailing wages in the country.

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Questions about executive protection pricing

How much does executive protection cost in the US?
The reference price runs from $15,000 to $35,000 USD per agent/month, pre-tax. Full-time close-protection agent. Hourly engagements typically bill $75–$150/hr per agent; full details (armed, secure vehicle, advance work, threat level) move the monthly program cost. Multi-agent details scale accordingly.
What factors change the price of executive protection?
The city (prevailing wages and cost of living), the schedule and coverage required, armed vs unarmed staffing, officer profile and experience, and the risk level of the site. That's why it pays to compare several quotes.
Do the prices include tax?
These are pre-tax reference prices. Whether sales tax applies to security services depends on the state; each company's formal quote will itemize any applicable taxes.

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