Software Developer Salary in Lafayette, LA

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How much does a Software Developer make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developer in Lafayette, LA is $119,860. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,094 to $131,721, with most professionals earning between $99,293 and $142,520.

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Software Developer Salary By Experience Levels in Lafayette, LA

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Software Developer Salary By Level of Education in Lafayette, LA

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Average Salary Range for Software Developer in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
109094
131721
119860

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
113331
139979
125897
What is the average salary for Software Developer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Developer in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Software Developer ranges from $109,094 to $131,721 with the average base salary of $119,860. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,331 to $139,979 with the average total cash compensation of $125,897.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,860 $109,094 - $131,721
Bonus $6,037 $4,237 - $8,258
Total Pay $125,897 $113,331 - $139,979
* 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 Developer Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,455 - $130,949 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,647 - $138,426 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,079 - $137,741 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,798 - $134,986 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,739 - $127,670 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,067 - $137,726 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

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

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