salary$49,900 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$62,340per year
Jobs in the area910people work this job
Can a police officer afford Lafayette?
OK. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 26.4% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a police officer in the Lafayette, LA area is $49,900 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,730 and $62,340.
Can a police officer afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 26.4% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lafayette, LA metro area.