SHREVEPORT, LA – Who are the highest paid workers in Shreveport-Bossier City government? We recently did a check of salaries to compare the same posts in each city. As expected, the top executives in Shreveport government make more than their counterpart in Bossier City. It’s no real surprise since Bossier is a smaller city. 

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Highlights of the Pay Comparison: 

The Finance Director of Shreveport makes $139,000 to $112,000 for the Finance Director in Bossier. 

The City Attorney in Bossier makes $118,000 compared to $166,000 for the City Attorney in Shreveport. 

There is a big difference for the number 2 in command. The CAO in Bossier makes about $100 thousand while the CAO in Shreveport is the highest paid city worker at $206,000. 

The MPC Director in Bossier is paid $99,000 to $141,000 for the MPC Director in Shreveport. 

The Public Works Director in Shreveport makes $158,000 while the Public Works Director in Bossier makes $98,000. 

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How Much Do the Mayors Make? 

This was the one category where the salaries are very close. The Mayors of Shreveport and Bossier City make about the same. Tom Arceneaux in Shreveport is paid $94999.87. Tommy Chandler of Bossier City makes $93999.98. 

Compare this with $188,000 for the Mayor of New Orleans and $175,000 for the Mayor of Baton Rouge. 

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How Much Do the City Council Members Make? 

Members of the Bossier City Council are paid $10,800.00 

Shreveport City Council members are paid $16,000 per year.

The Chairman of each council makes a little bit more. 

 

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