Welfare Officer Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does a Welfare Officer make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Officer in Lake Charles, LA is $64,037. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,881 to $74,860, with most professionals earning between $48,456 and $84,714.

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Average Salary Range for Welfare Officer in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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55881
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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57328
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66319
What is the average salary for Welfare Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welfare Officer in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Welfare Officer ranges from $55,881 to $74,860 with the average base salary of $64,037. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,328 to $77,668 with the average total cash compensation of $66,319.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,037 $55,881 - $74,860
Bonus $2,282 $1,447 - $2,808
Total Pay $66,319 $57,328 - $77,668
* 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.

Welfare Officer Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,148 - $76,557 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,216 - $77,988 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,530 - $73,050 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,853 - $70,803 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,210 - $72,621 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,002 - $80,380 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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