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Lifeguard salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Lifeguard make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.65
Average $16.65
Low $12.21
High $22.70

The average salary for a lifeguard is $16.65 per hour in the United States. 16.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Lifeguard job openings in United States

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Lifeguard
Hobart And William Smith Colleges4.3out of 5 stars.
Geneva, NY
$16 - $17 an hour
Part-time
2 years ago

Highest paying companies for Lifeguard in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe ...
 
$197,600per year
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Red River Science & Technology...
 
$104,000per year
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City of Gary
 
$103,680per year
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Bridge House
 
$95,333per year
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Justice Resource Institute
 
$93,600per year
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Los Angeles County
 
$93,334per year
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Highest paying cities for Lifeguards near United States

  1. Sioux Falls, SD
    $18.05 per hour
  2. Orlando, FL
    $16.93 per hour
  3. Arlington, VA
    $16.89 per hour
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $16.19 per hour
  5. Colorado Springs, CO
    $15.97 per hour

Where can a Lifeguard earn more?

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