Police Captain Salary in New Orleans, LA

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How much does a Police Captain make in New Orleans, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Police Captain in New Orleans, LA is $83,927. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,509 to $93,709, with most professionals earning between $54,471 and $102,615.

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What is a Police Captain?

A captain is a police rank in some countries, such as the United States and France....

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Average Salary Range for Police Captain in New Orleans, LA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Police Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Police Captain in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Police Captain ranges from $68,509 to $93,709 with the average base salary of $83,927. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,509 to $93,709 with the average total cash compensation of $83,927.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,927 $68,509 - $93,709
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $83,927 $68,509 - $93,709
* 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.

Police Captain Salary Near New Orleans, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,467 - $95,020 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,505 - $95,072 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Marrero, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,505 - $95,072 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,821 - $94,137 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,424 - $85,387 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,921 - $86,067 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
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About New Orleans, Louisiana    New Orleans (/ɔːrˈliːnz, ˈɔːrl(i)ənz/, locally /ˈɔːrlənz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans [la nuvɛlɔʁleɑ̃] (listen)) is a consolidated city-parish locate....More

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