How much does a Staff Counsel make in Lafayette, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Counsel in Lafayette, LA is $96,542. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,172 to $111,888, with most professionals earning between $70,999 and $125,859.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
83172
111888
96542

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
85849
119816
101065
What is the average salary for Staff Counsel in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Counsel in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Staff Counsel ranges from $83,172 to $111,888 with the average base salary of $96,542. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,849 to $119,816 with the average total cash compensation of $101,065.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $96,542 $83,172 - $111,888
Bonus $4,523 $2,677 - $7,928
Total Pay $101,065 $85,849 - $119,816
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,665 - $111,206 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,707 - $115,298 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,555 - $119,130 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,641 - $111,174 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,801 - $108,698 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,407 - $118,930 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Managing Counsel LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $155,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $204,600
JOB TITLE Senior Managing Counsel LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $185,200 MAXIMUM SALARY $235,900
JOB TITLE Associate Legal Counsel LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $225,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $288,400
JOB TITLE Assistant Legal Counsel LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $200,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $250,700
JOB TITLE Managing Counsel - Litigation LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $140,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $196,900
JOB TITLE Senior Managing Counsel - Litigation LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $163,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $229,600
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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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