Leave Specialist Salary in Lafayette, Louisiana

How much does a Leave Specialist make in Lafayette, LA?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Leave Specialist in Lafayette, LA is $57,340. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,639 to a high of $75,109, with most professionals earning between $50,169 and $66,641.

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Assists in developing policies and conducting FMLA, STD, W/C and other related leave training for managers and supervisors, and also assists in defining and developing the process for the city's FMLA, STD & W/C program within the scope and intent of those policies.

December 22, 2022

Manage the Leaves of Absence programs including short-term and long-term disability, FMLA, ADAAA, Workers compensation, personal and USERRA military, state sponsored FLA, and other Leave of Absence related legislation and policies.

January 13, 2023

Provides information and support training to associates and leaders related to the Leave of Absence/ADA processes and employee payroll programs, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the various types of programs and processes available.

April 17, 2023

Maintains an in-depth understanding of CUNY rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines, collective bargaining agreements, and College policies, and applies these to his/her areas of responsibility.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Leave Specialist in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

50169

66641

57340

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51213

69115

58691

What is the average salary for Leave Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Leave Specialist in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Leave Specialist ranges from $50,169 to $66,641 with the average base salary of $57,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,213 to $69,115 with the average total cash compensation of $58,691.

View Average Salary for Leave Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,340	$50,169 - $66,641
Bonus	$1,351	$1,044 - $2,474
Total Pay	$58,691	$51,213 - $69,115

* 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.

Leave Specialist Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,863 - $66,235	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,698 - $68,672	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,416 - $70,954	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,849 - $66,216	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,739 - $64,741	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,326 - $70,835	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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