What is the highest and lowest pay for Legal Reporter?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Legal Reporter in Lafayette, LA is $45,014. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Legal Reporter in Lafayette, LA can go up to $56,329 and the lowest down to $35,527, but most earn between $40,048 and $50,937. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Reporter in the United States.

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What is a Legal Reporter?

A Legal Reporter is responsible for researching, investigating, and reporting on legal issues and developments for a news organization or publication. This may involve attending court proceedings, conducting interviews with legal experts and stakeholders, and analyzing legal documents and rulings to provide accurate and timely coverage of legal news. The Legal Reporter must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and concepts, as well as excellent writing and communication skills to effectively convey complex legal information to a general audience. Additionally, they may be required to adhere to ethical and legal standards in reporting on sensitive legal matters.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Legal Reporter in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Reporter in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Legal Reporter ranges from $40,048 to $50,937 with the average base salary of $45,014. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,685 to $52,241 with the average total cash compensation of $45,890.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,014 $40,048 - $50,937
Bonus $877 $637 - $1,305
Total Pay $45,890 $40,685 - $52,241
* 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 $39,804 - $50,626 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,269 - $52,489 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,640 - $54,234 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,792 - $50,612 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,906 - $49,485 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,568 - $54,143 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

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