Criminal Attorney Salary in New Orleans, LA

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How much does a Criminal Attorney make in New Orleans, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminal Attorney in New Orleans, LA is $100,409. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,055 to $116,587, with most professionals earning between $72,985 and $131,315.

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Average Salary Range for Criminal Attorney in New Orleans, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
86055
116587
100409

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
88861
124120
105010
What is the average salary for Criminal Attorney in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Attorney in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Criminal Attorney ranges from $86,055 to $116,587 with the average base salary of $100,409. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,861 to $124,120 with the average total cash compensation of $105,010.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,409 $86,055 - $116,587
Bonus $4,601 $2,806 - $7,534
Total Pay $105,010 $88,861 - $124,120
* 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.

Criminal Attorney Salary Near New Orleans, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,010 - $116,525 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,055 - $116,587 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE Marrero, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,055 - $116,587 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA 0%
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,323 - $115,596 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,391 - $107,559 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,023 - $108,415 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
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