LDO Salary in Lake Charles, Louisiana

How much does a LDO make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a LDO in Lake Charles, LA is $52,459. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,017 to $61,262, with most professionals earning between $40,153 and $69,277.

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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.

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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.

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

November 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for LDO in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

46017

61262

52459

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46704

62918

53537

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 Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for LDO ranges from $46,017 to $61,262 with the average base salary of $52,459. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,704 to $62,918 with the average total cash compensation of $53,537.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,459	$46,017 - $61,262
Bonus	$1,078	$687 - $1,656
Total Pay	$53,537	$46,704 - $62,918

* 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 Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,061 - $62,651	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,940 - $63,822	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,905 - $59,780	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,523 - $57,941	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,641 - $59,430	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,411 - $65,779	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA

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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 Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 pop...

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