Louisiana Minimum Wage 2026
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies. Full time at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $15,080 a year before tax.
Louisiana minimum wage in 2026
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies. Full time at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks that is $15,080 a year before tax.
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies.
Rates were checked against U.S. Department of Labor, consolidated minimum wage table and the Department of Labor consolidated table on October 19, 2026.
From hourly to yearly pay
Yearly pay is the hourly rate times hours per week times 52. At $7.25 that is $15,080.00 for a 40-hour week. Part-time hours scale down: 30 hours a week is $11,310.00 a year. The calculator above starts at the minimum wage and shows the take-home after Louisiana tax. Change the hours or the rate to test another job.
Other tools: the Louisiana hourly to salary calculator, the Louisiana paycheck calculator, the overtime calculator, and the minimum wage by state table.
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 |
| Time and a half (overtime) | $10.88 |
| Weekly | $290.00 |
| Every two weeks | $580.00 |
| Twice a month | $628.33 |
| Monthly | $1,256.67 |
| Yearly (2,080 hours) | $15,080.00 |
| Line | Per year |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $15,080.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $1,153.62 |
| Louisiana state tax and payroll programs | $66.15 |
| Take-home pay | $13,860.23 |
| Place | Hourly | Full-time year |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Texas minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Mississippi minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| Arkansas minimum wage | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 | $15,080 |
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Questions
What is the minimum wage in Louisiana in 2026?
Louisiana has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
How much is the Louisiana minimum wage per year?
At $7.25 an hour, 40 hours a week and 52 weeks (2,080 hours), gross pay is $15,080.00 a year, $1,256.67 a month, or $580.00 every two weeks, before tax.
How much is minimum wage take-home pay in Louisiana?
For a single filer on a blank 2020 W-4 with no benefits, about $533.09 every two weeks, or $13,860 a year after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and Louisiana state tax.
Can a city or county set a higher minimum wage?
This page lists the statewide rate only. Local governments in some states set higher rates, so check with your city, county, or the state labor department if you work in a large metro area.