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Software Developers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Houma$122,720
- Hammond$120,330
- Lake Charles$118,790
- New Orleans$118,330
- Slidell$107,450
- Baton Rouge$105,470
- Lafayette$105,000
- Shreveport$102,980
- Alexandria$100,290
- Monroe$95,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma | $122,720 | $102,970 | $82,490 | $91,850 | 85 |
| Hammond | $120,330 | $118,590 | $95,430 | $90,258 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $118,790 | $120,940 | $86,980 | $89,221 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $118,330 | $106,950 | $94,470 | $88,912 | 93 |
| Slidell | $107,450 | $101,530 | $81,400 | $81,584 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $105,470 | $101,900 | $85,020 | $80,250 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $105,000 | $109,010 | $80,960 | $79,934 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $102,980 | $96,680 | $81,190 | $78,573 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $100,290 | $95,510 | $81,370 | $76,762 | 86 |
| Monroe | $95,960 | $94,580 | $92,730 | $73,845 | 84 |
*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 15-1252.
- 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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