Software Engineer Salary in Louisiana
Based on 5K+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$75,560
$36.327/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
-25.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$34K – $135K
5K employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,630 |
| 25th percentile | $51,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,560 |
| 75th percentile | $106,250 |
| 90th percentile | $135,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,030 |
| 2023 | $76,100 |
| 2024 | $75,560 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,030 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $76,100 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $75,560 | $101,746 |