Jail Officer Salary in Alexandria, LA

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How much does a Jail Officer make in Alexandria, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Alexandria, LA is $45,403. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,540 to $50,417, with most professionals earning between $36,113 and $54,982.

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Average Salary Range for Jail Officer in Alexandria, LA

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What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in Alexandria, LA. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $40,540 to $50,417 with the average base salary of $45,403. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,540 to $50,417 with the average total cash compensation of $45,403.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,403 $40,540 - $50,417
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $45,403 $40,540 - $50,417
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Jail Officer Salary Near Alexandria, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Alexandria, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,827 - $52,017 COMPARE TO Alexandria, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,864 - $53,306 COMPARE TO Alexandria, LA
CITY, STATE Monroe, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,184 - $51,217 COMPARE TO Alexandria, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,956 - $54,664 COMPARE TO Alexandria, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,582 - $51,712 COMPARE TO Alexandria, LA
CITY, STATE Bossier City, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,456 - $52,800 COMPARE TO Alexandria, LA
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About Alexandria, Louisiana    Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies on the sout....More

Alexandria, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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