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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$54,650
- New Orleans$53,930
- Lafayette$51,040
- Slidell$51,000
- Hammond$50,770
- Lake Charles$50,120
- Houma$49,810
- Shreveport$49,590
- Monroe$49,350
- Alexandria$47,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $54,650 | $54,580 | $44,250 | $44,838 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $53,930 | $53,590 | $42,840 | $44,281 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $51,040 | $50,510 | $39,870 | $42,046 | 87 |
| Slidell | $51,000 | $51,160 | $36,470 | $42,015 | 93 |
| Hammond | $50,770 | $50,520 | $39,560 | $41,837 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $50,120 | $50,170 | $38,370 | $41,334 | 86 |
| Houma | $49,810 | $49,110 | $39,660 | $41,094 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $49,590 | $48,750 | $37,860 | $40,924 | 85 |
| Monroe | $49,350 | $48,570 | $38,570 | $40,738 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $47,510 | $49,310 | $38,990 | $39,315 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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