2025 pay · Louisiana executive branch departments paid through the state payroll (LaGov); colleges and universities, the courts and the legislature are not included; city government
How much do Louisiana public employees make?
$61,470typical pay in 2025 for Louisiana state government employees
$43,220 – $82,948what most people earned
Official pay records for 40,405 people at 28 employers.
✓ Official data from LaTrac · latest release · doa.la.gov ↗✓ Official data from City of Baton Rouge HR · latest release · brla.gov ↗
Pay by employer
Typical pay counts everyone paid during 2025. Poll workers and other short, seasonal roles (typical pay under $5,000) are listed last. Select an employer for jobs, names and more.
- Department of Health8,641 people$61,026
- Department of Public Safety and Corrections8,485 people$69,100
- Baton Rouge City-Parish4,249 people$47,786
- Department of Transportation and Development4,013 people$58,236
- Department of Children and Family Services2,047 people$63,827
- Division of Administration1,566 people$72,301
- Department of Veterans Affairs899 people$46,220
- Louisiana Workforce Commission872 people$50,983
- Louisiana Military Department837 people$47,196
- Louisiana Secretary of State828 people$41,629
- Department of Agriculture and Forestry795 people$48,254
- Department of Wildlife and Fisheries763 people$69,254
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism731 people$40,976
- Department of Environmental Quality701 people$67,330
- Special Schools and Commissions700 people$52,773
- Department of Revenue659 people$57,949
- Department of Justice (Attorney General)583 people$66,924
- Office of the Governor of Louisiana565 people$61,869
- Department of Education533 people$68,557
- Department of Natural Resources352 people$68,953
- Department of State Civil Service281 people$68,443
- Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness276 people$71,142
- Board of Regents and Higher Education Agencies270 people$75,142
- Department of Insurance236 people$63,151
- Louisiana Economic Development187 people$62,500
- Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority183 people$79,615
- Department of the Treasury78 people$50,990
- Public Service Commission75 people$56,305
No employers match.
What stands out in Louisiana
Employers whose pay looks different from others like them, with the comparison spelled out.
Most common jobs
Typical pay for each job in Louisiana, 2025. Select a job to see where people do it and how pay varies.
- Corrs Sergeant Master1,013 people$67,778
- Admin Coordinator893 people · 24 employers$35,318
- Residential Services Specialist781 people$46,866
- Social Services Analyst769 people · 4 employers$48,807
- Child Welfare Specialist677 people$65,473
- Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy522 people · 7 employers$52,352
- State Police Trooper469 people$105,053
- Police Officer425 people · 5 employers$62,747
- Medicaid Analyst351 people$49,088
- Admin Assistant336 people · 22 employers$46,327
- Administrative Coordinator303 people · 12 employers$38,834
- Engineering Technician293 people · 4 employers$53,822
- Mobile Equipment Operator292 people · 8 employers$40,506
- Juvenile Justice Specialist292 people$64,866
- Practical Nurse-Lic284 people · 4 employers$68,504
- Corrs Lieutenant280 people$78,446
- Environmental Scientist258 people · 2 employers$59,023
- Admin Program Specialist a257 people · 20 employers$48,373
- Med Certified Specialist250 people$79,011
- Corrs Sergeant250 people$30,400
- Construction Inspector247 people$51,471
- Nursing Assistant233 people · 2 employers$42,883
- Probation/Par Specialist-Adult223 people$85,829
- Mot Vehicle Comp Analyst220 people$36,960
No jobs match.
Pay by job group
Typical pay for related jobs grouped together, such as police, fire and security. Select a group to see each job.
- Office and administrative support2,343 people · 29 jobs$39,483
- Police, fire and security2,243 people · 25 jobs$86,888
- Social work and counseling1,391 people · 10 jobs$66,096
- Business and finance jobs1,354 people · 29 jobs$52,465
- Managers581 people · 27 jobs$84,404
- Engineers and architects452 people · 5 jobs$58,093
- Teachers and librarians411 people · 5 jobs$47,746
- Doctors, nurses and health professionals408 people · 14 jobs$70,816
- Maintenance and repair407 people · 12 jobs$43,305
- Science jobs288 people · 6 jobs$58,649
- Legal jobs98 people · 9 jobs$37,357
- Computer and IT jobs79 people · 7 jobs$69,086
Highest paid in Louisiana state government, 2025
- 1Scott FinPhysician Statewide Medical Director · Department of Health$669,975
- 2Richard GallotPresident · Board of Regents and Higher Education Agencies$575,416
- 3Matthew GamblePsychiatrist · Department of Public Safety and Corrections$501,679
- 4Kim ReedCommissioner · Board of Regents and Higher Education Agencies$456,423
- 5Jose MendozaPhysician Supervisor · Department of Health$410,280
- 6Michael SmithState Police Lieutenant · Department of Public Safety and Corrections$381,762
- 7Randy LavespereMed Department Director · Department of Public Safety and Corrections$373,567
- 8Travis DayState Police Emer Service Deputy Comand Technician · Department of Public Safety and Corrections$353,299
- 9Preston BrumleyState Superintendent · Department of Education$350,717
- 10John PrejeanMed Department Director · Department of Public Safety and Corrections$342,263
Highest paid in City of Baton Rouge, 2025
- 1Dorothy S OnealAssistant Chief Fire Communications Officer · Baton Rouge City-Parish$253,261
- 2Trey M JacksonFire Equipment Operator · Baton Rouge City-Parish$200,732
- 3Albert A AguinigaFire Captain · Baton Rouge City-Parish$200,561
- 4Emile B EdwardsMayor-President · Baton Rouge City-Parish$195,000
- 5Carl D EstessChief of Operations · Baton Rouge City-Parish$185,523
- 6Todd A BourgoynePolice Captain · Baton Rouge City-Parish$179,832
- 7Michael J KimbleFire Chief · Baton Rouge City-Parish$179,216
- 8Britton C HinesChief Training Officer · Baton Rouge City-Parish$178,789
- 9Thomas S MorsePolice Chief · Baton Rouge City-Parish$176,008
- 10Scott R JohnsonPolice Sergeant · Baton Rouge City-Parish$175,403
Where this data comes from
Louisiana Division of Administration (LaTrac)
Years we cover: 2022–2025 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: doa.la.gov ↗
City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge - Human Resources
Years we cover: 2018–2025 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: brla.gov ↗
Common questions
Are public employee salaries public in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana Division of Administration (LaTrac) and City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge - Human Resources publish public employee pay records. We collect them, add context, and link to the agency's official website.
How often is this updated?
LaTrac: the next update is expected after the calendar year ends. City of Baton Rouge HR: the next update is expected in January 2027.
Why can't I find someone?
We only cover the employers listed on this page. Some agencies withhold names for safety reasons (for example certain public-safety staff); those people count in the totals but are never named. Names are listed on each employer's page.