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Lifeguard salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 816 open job postings for Lifeguard roles at 423 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 100 more postings in GBP (median £26.7K), 32 more postings in CAD (median CA$51.9K), 4 more postings in SGD (median SGD 28.2K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Lifeguard: postings by posted pay677 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $12.00/hr to $25.00/hr. Median $17.13/hr ($35.6K/yr); middle half $15.00–$20.00/hr.Median $17.12/hr$12.00/hr$25.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $12.00/hr–$13.00/hr: 52; $13.00/hr–$14.00/hr: 52; $14.00/hr–$15.00/hr: 39; $15.00/hr–$16.00/hr: 55; $16.00/hr–$17.00/hr: 106; $17.00/hr–$18.00/hr: 91; $18.00/hr–$19.00/hr: 61; $19.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 48; $20.00/hr–$21.00/hr: 39; $21.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 46; $22.00/hr–$23.00/hr: 26; $23.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 24; $24.00/hr–$25.00/hr: 38.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr) median, $16.38–$21.10/hr typical, 40 postingsEntry level: middle half $16.38–$21.10/hr, median $18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr)
  2. Mid level$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $15.00–$19.50/hr typical, 607 postingsMid level: middle half $15.00–$19.50/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)
  3. Senior$21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr) median, $18.22–$24.43/hr typical, 30 postingsSenior: middle half $18.22–$24.43/hr, median $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Nuffield Health£12.84/hr (£26.7K/yr) median, £12.84–£13.10/hr typical, 39 postings
  2. Ymcarichmond$16.00/hr ($33.3K/yr) median, $16.00–$16.00/hr typical, 25 postingsYmcarichmond: middle half $16.00–$16.00/hr, median $16.00/hr ($33.3K/yr)
  3. Department of Parks & Recreation$23.89/hr ($49.7K/yr) median, $23.89–$23.89/hr typical, 20 postingsDepartment of Parks & Recreation: middle half $23.89–$23.89/hr, median $23.89/hr ($49.7K/yr)
  4. YMCA Of South Hampton Roads$16.50/hr ($34.3K/yr) median, $16.50–$16.50/hr typical, 16 postingsYMCA Of South Hampton Roads: middle half $16.50–$16.50/hr, median $16.50/hr ($34.3K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. 541 · $60.3K median, 3 postings
  2. Department of Parks & Recreation · $49.7K median, 20 postings
  3. Collier County · $48.8K median, 3 postings
  4. Sarasota County Government · $46.1K median, 3 postings

Who’s hiring Lifeguard

  1. Lifeguard jobs at BHB Operations, LLC - Goldfish Swim School · 55 open roles
  2. Lifeguard jobs at Prisma Health · 1 open role

By location

  1. United States$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $15.00–$19.75/hr typical, 626 postingsUnited States: middle half $15.00–$19.75/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)
  2. California$21.83/hr ($45.4K/yr) median, $19.29–$23.89/hr typical, 101 postingsCalifornia: middle half $19.29–$23.89/hr, median $21.83/hr ($45.4K/yr)
  3. United Kingdom£12.84/hr (£26.7K/yr) median, £12.71–£13.10/hr typical, 99 postings
  4. England, United Kingdom£13.00/hr (£27K/yr) median, £12.71–£13.10/hr typical, 81 postings

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $16.50/hr ($34.3K/yr) median, $14.75–$19.50/hr typical, from 247 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $17.00–$17.85/hr typical, 4 postings0–1 years: middle half $17.00–$17.85/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)

Newest Lifeguard postings

  1. Lifeguard - West Park YMCAYMCA of Greater Cleveland · Cleveland, OH · $12.00–$13.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. LIFEGUARDBraun Oaks Swim Club · San Antonio, TX · $12.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Lifeguard - Renaissance Pointe YMCAYMCA of Greater Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN · $12.50–$13.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. LIFEGUARD II (SEASONAL)Department of Parks & Recreation · Goleta, CA · $22.51–$25.27/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Lifeguard - Midlothian YMCAYmcarichmond · Midlothian, VA · $15.00–$17.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Lifeguard make?

The median posted base pay for Lifeguard jobs is $17.13/hr ($35.6K/yr), from 816 job postings with pay at 423 companies.

What is the typical Lifeguard pay range?

The middle half of postings list $15.00–$20.00/hr. The top 10% list $46.9K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $27K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Lifeguard jobs?

By median posted pay: 541 ($60.3K), Department of Parks & Recreation ($49.7K), Collier County ($48.8K).

How does Lifeguard pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr), Mid level $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr), Senior $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr).

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