How Louisiana taxes your paycheck
Since 2025 Louisiana taxes individual income at a flat 3% (Act 11 of the 2024 Third Extraordinary Session), with a large standard deduction replacing the old brackets and personal exemption. Starting in 2026 the standard deduction is indexed to CPI-U, and LDR's 2026 withholding tables use $12,875 for single filers and $25,750 for joint and head-of-household filers, up from $12,500 / $25,000. Employers withhold at 3.09%, slightly above the 3% liability rate, and federal income tax is not deductible.
2026 Louisiana income tax rate
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 3% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $12,875 | $25,750 | $25,750 |
| Personal exemption | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Local income taxes
Louisiana parishes and municipalities do not levy income taxes on wages.
Take-home pay in Louisiana at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Louisiana taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $514 | $25,771 | $991 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $814 | $33,506 | $1,289 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,114 | $41,241 | $1,586 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,414 | $48,976 | $1,884 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,864 | $59,729 | $2,297 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,614 | $76,566 | $2,945 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,114 | $109,677 | $4,218 |
How Louisiana compares
At a $60,000 salary, Louisiana ranks #13 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Louisiana
The Louisiana minimum wage is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. A full-time minimum wage job pays $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,860 after taxes. See the full Louisiana minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
The 2026 standard deduction is LDR's withholding figure and the final return amount may be slightly lower (about $12,835 / $25,670 on full-year CPI). Ignores the retirement-income exclusion for taxpayers 65+, other exclusions and credits. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Louisiana have a state income tax?
Yes. Louisiana taxes wages at a flat 3% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Louisiana?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Louisiana keeps about $48,976 a year, or $4,081 a month, in 2026. That ranks 13 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Louisiana have local income taxes?
Louisiana parishes and municipalities do not levy income taxes on wages.
What is the minimum wage in Louisiana?
The minimum wage in Louisiana is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,860 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Louisiana Department of Revenue Form R-1306 (1/26) Withholding Tables and Formulas, effective on or after January 1, 2026
- LDR Revenue Information Bulletin 26-005: Updated Withholding Tables Effective January 2026
- LDR Notice of Intent, Income Tax Withholding Tables LAC 61:I.1501 (Louisiana Register, Feb. 20, 2026, with LFO fiscal note)
- USDA National Finance Center bulletin - Louisiana State Income Tax Withholding (Sept. 4, 2026)
- Tax Foundation - State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (cross-check)
- LDR Revenue Information Bulletin 25-012: Louisiana Individual Income Tax Reform (flat 3%, standard deduction)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)