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Louisiana Paycheck Calculator
Your Louisiana Take-Home Pay
$0.00
per 2 weeks
Annual: $0.00
Where is your money going?
Take Home0%
Federal Tax0%
FICA (SS + Medicare)0%
State & Local Tax0%
Gross Pay$0.00
Pre-Tax Deductions$0.00
Federal Income Tax$0.00
Social Security (6.2%)$0.00
Medicare (1.45%)$0.00
Louisiana State Tax$0.00
SDI / State Insurance$0.00
Local Tax$0.00
Post-Tax Deductions$0.00
💚 Take-Home Pay$0.00
Effective tax rate: 0%
Louisiana State Income Tax Rates (2025)
Louisiana cut its income tax rates in 2025 as part of comprehensive tax reform. The new top rate of 4.25% replaces the previous top rate of 6% and takes effect for tax year 2025.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$12,500 | 1.85% |
| $12,501–$50,000 | 3.5% |
| Over $50,000 | 4.25% |
The minimum wage in Louisiana is $7.25/hr as of 2025. This matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr since Louisiana has not set a higher state minimum.
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How to Calculate Your Louisiana Paycheck
Your Louisiana take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a Louisiana payroll calculator, Louisiana salary calculator, Louisiana income calculator, and Louisiana take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "LA paycheck calculator" or "louisiana wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- Louisiana State Income Tax — calculated using Louisiana's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 4.25%)
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income
Frequently Asked Questions — Louisiana Paycheck
Louisiana's top income tax rate is 4.25%. The state uses a graduated bracket system.
Louisiana income tax is calculated on your annual taxable income. For paycheck withholding, your employer annualizes your per-period pay, calculates the annual tax, then divides by your pay periods per year.
The minimum wage in Louisiana is $7.25/hr. This equals the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
No — Louisiana does not have local city or county income taxes aside from state tax. Your take-home pay calculation is straightforward.
Contributing to pre-tax accounts like a 401(k), HSA, or FSA reduces your Louisiana taxable income dollar-for-dollar. A $500/month 401(k) contribution can save $21/month in Louisiana state tax alone.