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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$49,920
- Slidell$48,500
- New Orleans$46,510
- Shreveport$41,880
- Lafayette$41,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $49,920 | $44,810 | $37,180 | $41,179 | 91 |
| Slidell | $48,500 | $44,390 | $38,020 | $40,081 | 93 |
| New Orleans | $46,510 | $43,500 | $38,280 | $38,542 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $41,880 | $37,030 | $36,190 | $34,960 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $41,870 | $39,800 | $35,740 | $34,953 | 87 |
*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 33-9021.
- 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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