How much does executive protection cost?
Most DAW executive protection engagements run $75 to $125 per agent-hour, billed against a 12-hour daily minimum. That is roughly $900 to $1,500 per agent per day before travel expenses. Security-trained drivers run $70 to $80 per hour, or $840 to $960 for a 12-hour day.
Ranges reflect accepted DAW quotes. Rates reviewed . Every engagement is quoted in writing before it begins.
Rates by service.
| Service | Typical rate | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive protection agent | $75–$125 per agent-hour | 12 hours per day | Rate depends on market, credentials, protective posture, and notice. |
| Security-trained driver | $70–$80 per hour | 12 hours per day | Driver only. The vehicle is quoted separately. |
| Single airport or point-to-point transfer | $70–$80 per hour | 6 hours | Arrival or departure handoffs, FBO pickups, single movements. |
| Same-day or remote mobilization | Up to about $1,650 per operator-day | Per day | Premium for immediate deployment outside an operator's home market. |
| Overtime | 1.5× the hourly rate | Beyond 12 hours | Billed only when the day actually runs long. |
| Protective vehicle | About $200/day (executive sedan) to $600/day (full-size luxury sedan) | Per day | Vehicle class is matched to the principal and the itinerary. |
| Travel logistics and events | Quoted per itinerary or event | — | Built from the rates above for each agent, driver, and vehicle the plan requires. |
What a typical engagement totals.
One agent, one 12-hour day: $900 to $1,500, plus travel expenses if the agent travels in.
One security driver for a three-day visit: $2,520 to $2,880 for the driver, plus the vehicle (about $600 to $1,800 for three days) and expenses.
One agent and one driver for a three-day weekend: $5,220 to $7,380 for personnel, plus the vehicle and expenses.
Examples assume 12-hour days and no overtime. Your written quote replaces these ranges.
Five things that change the number.
Market. Rates differ between metros and between licensed states and partner-network states. See the coverage map.
Headcount and hours. One agent on the principal costs less than a detail with an advance agent, a driver, and residential coverage.
Notice. Same-day and next-day requests can carry a mobilization premium.
Travel. An operator who travels in brings airfare, lodging, and per diem with them.
Posture and credentials. The protective posture and agent credentials an engagement needs are set on the first call and priced into the quote.
What is billed on top.
Per diem: $100 per day for each traveling agent or driver.
Lodging: at cost with receipts, using the federal GSA rate for the city as the guide.
Mileage: at the IRS standard rate, from an odometer log.
Airfare and rental vehicles: at cost, quoted in advance when anticipated.
New clients: a 50% deposit confirms the engagement. The balance is due within five days of completion.
Pricing, specifically.
How much does a bodyguard or executive protection agent cost per day?
At DAW, a single executive protection agent typically costs $900 to $1,500 for a 12-hour day, which is $75 to $125 per agent-hour. Travel expenses, a vehicle, and any overtime are billed on top.
How much does a security driver cost?
A security-trained driver typically runs $70 to $80 per hour on a 12-hour daily minimum, or $840 to $960 per day. The protective vehicle is quoted separately, from about $200 per day for an executive sedan to about $600 per day for a full-size luxury sedan.
Is there a minimum booking?
Yes. Executive protection agents and security drivers carry a 12-hour daily minimum. A single airport or point-to-point transfer carries a 6-hour minimum.
Are travel expenses included in the rate?
No. Per diem is $100 per day for each traveling operator. Lodging is billed at cost against the GSA rate for the city, mileage at the IRS standard rate, and airfare or rental vehicles at cost. Anticipated expenses are listed in the written quote.
How do I get an exact quote?
Call (833) 800-2075 or email info@dawsecurity.com with the dates, cities, number of people being protected, and whether ground transportation is needed. DAW returns a written quote with rates, minimums, and expected expenses before any engagement begins.
Exact numbers, before anything starts.
Dates, cities, and headcount are enough to begin. Every inquiry is reviewed by a principal of the organization.