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How much does a chief executive make in Lafayette?

$134,700a year

Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $64.74 an hour or $11,220 a month.

Hourly
$64.74
Vs. national median
-37%
Rank among cities
283 of 317
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $134,700Highest 10%: $310,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,400$30.00
25th$89,260$42.91
Median$134,700$64.74
75th$221,600$106.56
90th$310,600$149.32

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for chief executives.

Houma, LA$176,900
Alexandria, LA$125,300
Monroe, LA$123,100
Lake Charles, LA$108,200
Chief Executive salary in all states

Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

Architectural and Engineering Manager$152,100
Computer and Information Systems Manager$132,800
Marketing Manager$122,800
Financial Manager$120,500
Industrial Production Manager$118,000
Human Resources Manager$107,700
Sales Manager$103,500
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,300
Education Administrator$103,100
Construction Manager$102,400
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chief executive make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $64.74 ($134,700 a year).

Do chief executives make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $134,700 against $214,000 nationally, 37% less.

Where does Lafayette rank for chief executive pay?

283 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a chief executive make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $310,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.