Jail Officer Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Lake Charles, LA is $48,005. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,864 to $53,306, with most professionals earning between $38,183 and $58,133.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Lake Charles, LA

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What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $42,864 to $53,306 with the average base salary of $48,005. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,864 to $53,306 with the average total cash compensation of $48,005.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,005 $42,864 - $53,306
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $48,005 $42,864 - $53,306
* 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.

Jail Officer Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,836 - $54,515 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,655 - $55,533 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,827 - $52,017 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,540 - $50,417 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,582 - $51,712 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,025 - $57,237 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $27,141 MAXIMUM SALARY $39,454
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $62,834 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,196
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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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