How much does a Car Salesman make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Salesman in Lake Charles, LA is $98,544. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,023 to $114,145, with most professionals earning between $72,714 and $128,348.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Car Salesman in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Salesman in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Car Salesman ranges from $85,023 to $114,145 with the average base salary of $98,544. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,150 to $153,833 with the average total cash compensation of $125,478.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,544 $85,023 - $114,145
Bonus $26,934 $21,127 - $39,688
Total Pay $125,478 $106,150 - $153,833
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,967 - $111,384 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,415 - $107,958 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,481 - $110,731 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,293 - $122,562 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE New Car Salesman LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $25,549 MAXIMUM SALARY $32,739
JOB TITLE Used Car Salesman LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $51,656 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,685
JOB TITLE Salesman LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $85,585 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,657
JOB TITLE Boat Salesman LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $42,778 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,480
JOB TITLE Automotive Salesman LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $45,691 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,453
JOB TITLE Printing Salesman LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $42,456 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,890
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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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