Sheriff Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does a Sheriff make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Lake Charles, LA is $113,420. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,174 to $120,377, with most professionals earning between $101,487 and $126,710.

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What is a Sheriff?

A Sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England, where the office originated. There is an analogous although independently developed office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as Sheriff, and this is discussed below....

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Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Sheriff in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $107,174 to $120,377 with the average base salary of $113,420. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,174 to $120,377 with the average total cash compensation of $113,420.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $113,420 $107,174 - $120,377
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $113,420 $107,174 - $120,377
* 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.

Sheriff Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,604 - $123,106 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,652 - $125,407 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,582 - $117,466 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,365 - $113,852 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,969 - $116,777 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,077 - $129,254 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $97,420 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,220
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $77,947 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,996
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $58,419 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,572
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $58,419 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,572
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $97,419 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,219
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Lake Charles, LA MINIMUM SALARY $36,369 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,814
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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....More

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

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