Software Designer Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does a Software Designer make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Designer in Lake Charles, LA is $144,825. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $118,770 to a high of $174,313, with most professionals earning between $131,186 and $160,260.

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Average Salary Range for Software Designer in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Software Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Designer in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Software Designer ranges from $131,186 to $160,260 with the average base salary of $144,825. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,440 to $174,174 with the average total cash compensation of $153,457.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $144,825 $131,186 - $160,260
Bonus $8,632 $5,253 - $13,914
Total Pay $153,457 $136,440 - $174,174
* 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.

Software Designer Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,161 - $163,893 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,668 - $166,956 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,014 - $156,384 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,076 - $151,574 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,263 - $155,467 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,860 - $172,078 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....More

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

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