LDO Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does a LDO make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a LDO in Des Moines, IA is $55,551. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,730 to $64,873, with most professionals earning between $42,520 and $73,361.

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What is a LDO?

An LDO, or Limited Duty Officer, is a commissioned officer in the United States Navy or Coast Guard who has been selected for a specific career path based on their expertise and experience in a particular field. LDOs are responsible for providing technical and specialized leadership in their designated area, suchjson as engineering, maintenance, or administration. They may also be involved in training and mentoring junior officers and enlisted personnel, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of equipment and systems within their area of expertise. LDOs are expected to demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency, leadership, and decision-making skills in order to effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities.

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What does a LDO do?

Common responsibilities of a LDO

Managing budgets and financial resources to ensure efficient and effective use of funds.

September 12, 2023

Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including clients, partners, and government agencies.

September 14, 2023

Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of a department or organization.

September 20, 2023

Developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives to achieve organizational goals.

September 20, 2023

Providing leadership and guidance to staff members, including setting performance expectations and conducting performance evaluations.

October 08, 2023

Developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

October 09, 2023

Identifying and addressing areas for improvement within the organization.

October 14, 2023

Serving as a liaison between the organization and external entities, such as government agencies and community organizations.

October 19, 2023

Representing the organization in meetings, conferences, and other public forums.

November 09, 2023

Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

November 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for LDO in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

48730

64873

55551

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

49458

66627

56693

What is the average salary for LDO in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of LDO in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for LDO ranges from $48,730 to $64,873 with the average base salary of $55,551. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,458 to $66,627 with the average total cash compensation of $56,693.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,551	$48,730 - $64,873
Bonus	$1,142	$727 - $1,754
Total Pay	$56,693	$49,458 - $66,627

* 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.

LDO Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,730 - $64,873	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,730 - $64,873	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,283 - $64,278	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,286 - $61,619	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,435 - $61,817	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,538 - $63,286	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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