Legislative Auditor Salary in Lake Charles, LA

How much does a Legislative Auditor make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Auditor in Lake Charles, LA is $66,801. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,911 to $74,538, with most professionals earning between $53,639 and $81,583.

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What is a Legislative Auditor?

A Legislative Auditor is responsible for conducting independent and objective evaluations of government programs, operations, and finances to ensure accountability and transparency. They review and analyze financial records, policies, and procedures to identify potential areas of improvement and make recommendations to legislative bodies for more effective and efficient use of public resources. Legislative Auditors also provide oversight and monitoring of government agencies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in promoting good governance and accountability within the public sector.

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What does a Legislative Auditor do?

Common responsibilities of a Legislative Auditor

Uphold professional standards and ethical principles in conducting audits and maintaining independence and objectivity.

September 05, 2023

Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations and make recommendations for improvement.

September 07, 2023

Assess the impact of legislative proposals and policy changes on government operations and finances.

September 12, 2023

Communicate audit findings and recommendations to government officials, legislators, and the public through written reports and presentations.

September 19, 2023

Provide independent and objective assessments of government programs and activities to inform decision-making by legislators and other stakeholders.

September 28, 2023

Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards that may affect audit processes and procedures.

October 13, 2023

Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress in addressing identified issues.

October 18, 2023

Conduct financial and performance audits of government agencies and programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

November 02, 2023

Review and analyze financial records, budgets, and expenditures to identify potential areas of waste, fraud, or abuse.

November 16, 2023

Collaborate with other audit organizations and agencies to share best practices and coordinate audit activities.

November 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legislative Auditor in Lake Charles, LA

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What is the average salary for Legislative Auditor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Auditor in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Legislative Auditor ranges from $59,911 to $74,538 with the average base salary of $66,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,434 to $77,300 with the average total cash compensation of $68,842.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,801	$59,911 - $74,538
Bonus	$2,041	$1,522 - $2,762
Total Pay	$68,842	$61,434 - $77,300

* 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.

Legislative Auditor Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,270 - $76,228	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,414 - $77,653	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,462 - $72,736	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,664 - $70,498	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,119 - $72,309	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,329 - $80,035	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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