Special Agent Salary in Lafayette, LA

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How much does a Special Agent make in Lafayette, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Agent in Lafayette, LA is $87,774. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,678 to $107,218, with most professionals earning between $64,665 and $124,920.

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What is a Special Agent?

A Special Agent, in the United States, is usually a criminal investigator or detective for a federal or state (and to a lesser degree county) government, who primarily serves in investigatory positions. Additionally, many federal and state "Special Agents" operate in "criminal intelligence" based roles as well. Within the US federal law enforcement system, dozens of federal agencies employ federal law enforcement officers, each with different criteria pertaining to the use of the titles Special Agent and Agent. In federal/military intelligence usage, "agent" also refers to a human source or h...

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Average Salary Range for Special Agent in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Special Agent in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Agent in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Special Agent ranges from $75,678 to $107,218 with the average base salary of $87,774. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,545 to $114,819 with the average total cash compensation of $92,351.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $87,774 $75,678 - $107,218
Bonus $4,576 $2,866 - $7,601
Total Pay $92,351 $78,545 - $114,819
* 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.

Special Agent Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,217 - $106,564 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,985 - $110,486 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,577 - $114,158 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,195 - $106,534 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,521 - $104,161 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,441 - $113,966 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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