Computer and Information Systems Managers pay range in Lake Charles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $202,410 or more. The middle half of computer and information systems managers in Lake Charles earn between $101,840 and $169,010.
- $86K10th
- $102K25th
- $112KMedian
- $169K75th
- $202K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $131,470 | $10,956 | $63.21 |
| Median | $112,460 | $9,372 | $54.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,840 | $8,487 | $48.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,010 | $14,084 | $81.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in Lake Charles vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Computer and information systems managers in Lake Charles earn 4% less than the Louisiana average ($136,670) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($192,160). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $175,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $131,470 | $112,460 | $86,490 | $202,410 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $136,670 | $127,500 | $80,390 | $200,870 | 2,860 |
| United States | $192,160 | $175,140 | $107,550 | $297,510 | 670,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary after taxes in Lake Charles
On the average salary of $131,470, a single filer in Lake Charles takes home about $97,568 a year, or $8,131 a month and $3,753 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lake Charles a good place for computer and information systems managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lake Charles area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $131,470 buys what about $153,136 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Lake Charles ($45,700). A typical home costs $202,237, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lake Charles ranks 6th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($143,150).
- New Orleans$143,150
- Slidell$140,010
- Baton Rouge$135,710
- Shreveport$135,500
- Lafayette$132,330
- Lake Charles$131,470
- Houma$130,810
- Hammond$129,970
- Monroe$128,650
- Alexandria$126,010
All Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries in Louisiana
Highest-paying cities for computer and information systems managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($319,670).
- San Jose, CA$319,670
- San Francisco, CA$249,040
- Seattle, WA$231,400
- New York, NY$224,990
- Boston, MA$220,300
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Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Lake Charles: questions
How much do computer and information systems managers make an hour in Lake Charles?
$63.21 an hour on average, and $54.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information systems managers salary in Lake Charles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information systems managers take-home pay in Lake Charles?
About $97,568 a year ($8,131 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $131,470.
Do computer and information systems managers earn more in Lake Charles than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($192,160).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3021; area Lake Charles, LA (29340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.15, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.15).
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