Lifeguard Salary in the US
$10.30
per hour
per year
$38,680
per year
per hour
Bonus
$240/year
Lifeguard - Average Salary
The average salary for a Lifeguard is $10.30 per hour ($38,680 per year), which is $14,810 (-28%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Lifeguard can expect an average starting salary of $8.20. The highest salaries can exceed $14.30.
A Lifeguard can expect an average starting salary of $8.20. The highest salaries can exceed $14.30.
$8.20
Low
$10.30
Average salary
$14.30
High
$20,660
Low
$38,680
Average salary
$90,300
High
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Lifeguard Salary Range
Among Lifeguards in the U.S., Pool Lifeguards tend to have lower salaries, while Beach Lifeguards generally enjoy higher salaries.
Lifeguard - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Lifeguard | $11.10/hour | +8% |
| Pool Lifeguard | $9.80/hour | -5% |
Lifeguard - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Lifeguard with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $9.40 per hour. A mid level Lifeguard with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $9.80, while an experienced Lifeguard with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $12.20. Lifeguards with more than 20 years of experience earn $13.70 per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Lifeguard
| Late Career | ▲ +33% |
| Experienced | ▲ +18% |
| Average Salary | $10.30/hour |
| Mid Level | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -9% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
42%
42%
Male
58%
58%
Lifeguard - Jobs by Location
Lifeguard - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Lifeguard jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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