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Lifeguard salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Lifeguard make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.65
Average $16.65
Low $12.21
High $22.72

The average salary for a lifeguard is $16.65 per hour in the United States. 16.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Lifeguard job openings in United States

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Recreation Lifeguard
HEI Hotels & Resorts3.3out of 5 stars.
Berkeley, CA
$23.18 an hour
Part-time
18 hours 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
City of Gary
 
$103,680per year
Bridge House
 
$95,333per year
Justice Resource Institute
 
$93,600per year
Los Angeles County
 
$93,334per year

Highest paying cities for Lifeguards near United States

  1. Sioux Falls, SD
    $18.16 per hour
  2. Orlando, FL
    $16.93 per hour
  3. Arlington, VA
    $16.89 per hour
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $16.21 per hour
  5. Colorado Springs, CO
    $15.96 per hour

Where can a Lifeguard earn more?

Compare salaries for Lifeguards in different locations
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Senior Lifeguard

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