Executive protection pricing is often opaque, leaving prospective clients to guess before they ever pick up the phone. At Paramount Defense Group, we structure our executive protection services in Toronto as a complete security and mobility package — not simply a guard standing beside a client — and we publish our pricing logic openly so you understand exactly what you're paying for.
Every assignment includes a trained protection professional, advance planning, and a new full-size luxury SUV as standard, not an add-on. This guide breaks down our hourly rates, day rates, monthly retainer programs, and the factors that move cost up or down.
Why Transportation Is Built Into the Price, Not Billed Separately
A principal is at greatest risk during transitions — arriving, departing, entering a vehicle, or moving along a predictable route. This is the same reasoning behind our dedicated secure transportation service: the vehicle is treated as part of the protection operation, not a separate rental arranged on the side. Rather than coordinating a bodyguard from one company, a driver from another, and a vehicle from a rental agency, Paramount runs protection and transportation as one integrated operation from the first pickup to the final drop-off.
What Determines Executive Protection Cost
Before looking at numbers, it helps to understand what actually drives pricing in this industry:
- Threat and risk exposure level
- Number of protection professionals required (single agent vs. coordinated team)
- Duration and schedule (single meeting vs. full day vs. ongoing retainer)
- Travel requirements (local GTA vs. domestic vs. international coordination)
- Advance work needed (venue walkthroughs, route planning, hotel liaison)
- Vehicle and staffing requirements
This mirrors how every program is scoped during the initial risk assessment — pricing follows the actual risk profile, not a fixed template.
Hourly and Day-Rate Executive Protection
| Package | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard hourly (6-hr minimum) | $125/hour (from $750) | Agent, luxury SUV, route planning, close protection |
| 10-hour executive protection day | $1,250 | Full-day coordination, multiple stops, continuous protection |
| 12-hour executive protection day | $1,450 | Extended coverage for events, travel, evening engagements |
| Senior/lead protection (12-hr) | From $1,750 | Experienced lead coordinating additional personnel |
| Two-agent detail (10-hr) | From $2,500 | Two professionals, added flexibility for entrances and exits |
All pricing shown in CAD, plus applicable taxes and assignment-specific conditions. A new full-size luxury SUV is included in every tier above.
Monthly Executive Protection Retainers
For clients who need an established security relationship rather than one-off bookings:
- Executive Access — $2,500/month: up to 10 protection hours, priority deployment, 24/7 security contact, luxury SUV included during deployments
- Executive Protection — $5,000/month: approximately 30 hours, threat monitoring, route and venue planning
- Executive Protection Plus — $8,500/month: approximately 60 hours, designated primary agent plus backup personnel, quarterly risk reviews
- Family Office & Corporate Protection — from $15,000/month: 100+ hours, dedicated personnel, residential and corporate coordination — see our residential and estate security page for how this integrates with home-based protection
Emergency and Short-Notice Deployment
Threats don't always develop gradually — workplace violence concerns, credible threats, or sudden litigation-related exposure can require immediate coverage. Short-notice assignments typically carry a premium of roughly 25%, reflecting the operational cost of rapid mobilization. For a related rapid-deployment model, see our guide on Toronto strike security for HR and legal teams.
Licensing and Accountability
Paramount Defense Group operates under Ontario Private Security Business Licence No. 30000196, in compliance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA). Every deployed officer holds a current Ministry-issued security guard licence, and confidentiality is a written condition of every engagement.
Executive Protection Pricing — Common Questions
How much does executive protection cost in Toronto?
Hourly executive protection in Toronto typically starts at $125/hour with a six-hour minimum, meaning a standard assignment begins around $750. Full-day coverage ranges from roughly $1,250 to $1,450, and ongoing monthly retainers start at $2,500. Exact pricing depends on risk level, duration, and staffing requirements.
Is transportation included in executive protection pricing?
Yes. Paramount includes a new full-size luxury SUV in every executive protection package, from single hourly assignments through monthly retainers, so clients don't need to separately arrange a vehicle or driver.
What's the difference between hourly and retainer executive protection pricing?
Hourly and day-rate pricing suits one-off or short-duration needs, such as a single meeting, event, or court appearance. Monthly retainers suit clients with recurring exposure who want an established security relationship already in place before an incident occurs, often at a lower effective hourly rate.
Do executive protection rates change for emergency or short-notice requests?
Yes. Short-notice or emergency deployments typically carry an additional premium of approximately 25% to reflect the cost of rapid mobilization of personnel and vehicles.
Is executive protection pricing negotiable or fixed?
The rates outlined here are standard starting points, not fixed quotes. Final pricing depends on the specific risk assessment, and Paramount does not quote prices without first understanding the assignment through a confidential consultation.
What's included in a monthly executive protection retainer?
Monthly retainers typically include a set number of protection hours, priority deployment, a luxury SUV during active deployments, and ongoing services such as threat monitoring, route planning, and periodic risk reviews, depending on the tier.
Getting Started
Because every program is scoped around actual risk rather than a flat package, the numbers above are a starting reference, not a quote. A short confidential call is enough to determine the right structure for your situation — request a confidential consultation to discuss your specific requirements.