Software Developers pay range in Lake Charles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $171,290 or more. The middle half of software developers in Lake Charles earn between $86,980 and $154,180.
- $63K10th
- $87K25th
- $121KMedian
- $154K75th
- $171K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,790 | $9,899 | $57.11 |
| Median | $120,940 | $10,078 | $58.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,980 | $7,248 | $41.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $154,180 | $12,848 | $74.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Lake Charles vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Software developers in Lake Charles earn 10% more than the Louisiana average ($108,270) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $118,790 | $120,940 | $63,030 | $171,290 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $108,270 | $102,800 | $66,350 | $151,780 | 4,080 |
| United States | $148,100 | $135,980 | $82,460 | $214,670 | 1,687,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Software Developers salary after taxes in Lake Charles
On the average salary of $118,790, a single filer in Lake Charles takes home about $89,221 a year, or $7,435 a month and $3,432 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lake Charles a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lake Charles area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $118,790 buys what about $138,366 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lake Charles ($45,700). A typical home costs $202,237, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lake Charles ranks 3rd of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Houma pays the most ($122,720).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for software developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($221,710).
- San Jose, CA$221,710
- San Francisco, CA$193,430
- Seattle, WA$174,920
- Oxnard, CA$174,020
- Boulder, CO$166,480
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Software Developers salary in Lake Charles: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Lake Charles?
$57.11 an hour on average, and $58.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Lake Charles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Lake Charles?
About $89,221 a year ($7,435 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,790.
Do software developers earn more in Lake Charles than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($148,100).
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; area Lake Charles, LA (29340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.09, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.09).
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