Deputy Editor Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Editor in Lafayette, LA is $71,807. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,662 to a high of $90,061, with most professionals earning between $63,356 and $81,362.

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Collaborate with the Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator to craft content that adheres to editorial standards and audience growth goals.

October 27, 2022

Reporting and writing for print and online publications.

November 21, 2022

Assist in assigning and editing stories for both editions.

January 23, 2023

Act as audience ambassador throughout HuffPost and across Oath, working with editorial teams to continuously improve audience-first activities.

January 28, 2023

Edit and publish steady stream of daily and weekly copy for wide range of commodity industries and markets both online and in print.

February 10, 2023

Review styling and representation of key brands on the site and feed back with a plan of action and suggestions to the OSE.

March 13, 2023

Lead audience optimization efforts, managing the day-to-day schedules and activities of five to eight audience editors focused specifically on search and social distribution.

May 02, 2023

Develop sources and deep expertise about important digital technologies, including online platforms and new consumer products, that have implications for privacy, security, and marketplace fairness.

May 03, 2023

Works with Assignment Desk to hire crews and coordinate logistical information for live feeds and tape acquisition.

May 13, 2023

Build audience in innovation section with steady coverage of key topics, enterprise and evergreen stories, and the occasional scoop.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Deputy Editor in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

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63356

81362

71807

Average Total Cash Compensation

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72677

What is the average salary for Deputy Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Deputy Editor in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Deputy Editor ranges from $63,356 to $81,362 with the average base salary of $71,807. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,918 to $82,697 with the average total cash compensation of $72,677.

View Average Salary for Deputy Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,807	$63,356 - $81,362
Bonus	$870	$562 - $1,335
Total Pay	$72,677	$63,918 - $82,697

* 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.

Deputy Editor Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,984 - $80,885	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,580 - $85,503	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,251 - $85,080	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,926 - $83,379	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,407 - $78,859	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,244 - $85,071	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA

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About Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water. Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...

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