What is the hourly baseline for an armed bodyguard in Brazil?

Armed close protection starts at USD 47 per hour, and bilingual armed close protection starts at USD 59 per hour.

What minimum shift rule should be considered for budgeting?

Shifts are a minimum of 10 consecutive hours, and overtime starts after the 11th hour.

Bodyguard Cost Brazil | Transparent Pricing 2026

Baseline Rates (USD)

Close Protection Officers

Armed CPO: $47/hour
Armed bilingual CPO: $59/hour

Drivers and Transfers

Airport transfer (25 km zone): $134 fixed
Full-day English-speaking driver (10h): $387

Armored Mobility

Armored sedan: $59.70/hour
Armored SUV: $69.70/hour
Armored van (7-10 seats): $540/hour

Planning Rules

Minimum shift: 10 consecutive hours
Overtime starts after the 11th hour
Fuel/parking included up to 80 km/day when applicable

How to Use This

Build a Reliable Budget Before Booking

Start with your city, number of movement hours, and whether you need bilingual executive-facing protection. Then match vehicle class to exposure profile (standard vs armored).

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Operations outcome · São Paulo delegation

Multi-plant executive tour completed with zero schedule slips — principal reported invisible protection posture.

Manufacturing delegation · GRU/CGHCase study

Operations outcome · Rio event period

Carnival-adjacent VIP mobility between Ipanema and Barra — timed movements through bloco choke points without exposure incidents.

Production executives · GIGCarnival guide

Operations outcome · Brasília

Family office delegation — discreet BSB movements, motorcade staging, and 24/7 ops cell with international risk advisor.

Institutional meetings · BSBBrasília EP

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Bodyguard Cost in Brazil (2026)