How much does a Lead Civil Engineer make in Lafayette, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Civil Engineer in Lafayette, LA is $153,590. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $137,590 to $172,839, with most professionals earning between $123,022 and $190,364.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Lead Civil Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Civil Engineer in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Lead Civil Engineer ranges from $137,590 to $172,839 with the average base salary of $153,590. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,695 to $180,669 with the average total cash compensation of $159,337.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $153,590 $137,590 - $172,839
Bonus $5,747 $3,105 - $7,830
Total Pay $159,337 $140,695 - $180,669
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,751 - $171,785 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,784 - $178,107 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,495 - $184,026 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,712 - $171,736 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,667 - $167,911 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,249 - $183,717 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). Accordin....More

Lafayette, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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