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Security Guards average salary by city in Louisiana
- Slidell$40,080
- Baton Rouge$39,690
- New Orleans$36,440
- Shreveport$35,560
- Alexandria$35,000
- Lafayette$34,400
- Lake Charles$33,780
- Hammond$31,430
- Houma$30,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $40,080 | $34,260 | $29,440 | $33,568 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $39,690 | $36,500 | $30,270 | $33,266 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $36,440 | $32,240 | $30,300 | $30,753 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $35,560 | $30,720 | $27,700 | $30,072 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $35,000 | $29,430 | $28,470 | $29,639 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $34,400 | $30,090 | $29,190 | $29,175 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $33,780 | $29,740 | $28,700 | $28,695 | 86 |
| Hammond | $31,430 | $30,880 | $24,100 | $26,877 | 84 |
| Houma | $30,820 | $29,040 | $25,120 | $26,406 | 85 |
*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 33-9032.
- 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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