Louisiana Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Louisiana payroll taxes

Typical Louisiana paychecks include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Louisiana state income tax. Louisiana does not require employee local income tax withholding on wages (some municipalities may have employer-side license or business taxes, not deducted from employee pay). Employers fund Louisiana unemployment insurance (SUTA) and federal FUTA. Pretax benefits—401(k), 403(b), 457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and certain insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-eligible.

• Federal (employee): Income tax (per W-4), Social Security, Medicare, and Additional Medicare for high earners.
• State (employee): Louisiana income tax withholding (per L-4/LA-W4 elections).
• Local (employee): None on wages (verify employer business taxes separately).
• Employer: Louisiana SUTA; FUTA; workers’ compensation as required.
• Pretax deductions: May lower federal/state taxable wages and sometimes FICA depending on plan type.

How Your Louisiana Paycheck Works

Your net pay equals gross hourly wages (including overtime, tips, and supplemental pay) minus pretax deductions; then minus FICA, federal income tax, and Louisiana state income tax withholding. If you contribute to 401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA/FSA, or pay pre-tax premiums under a Section 125 plan, your taxable wages may decrease.

• Inputs to set: Hourly rate, hours, overtime, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, locality (if applicable), and deductions.
• Outputs you’ll see: Line-by-line taxes (FICA, federal, state), deductions, employer-paid items (for reference), and net pay.
• Supplemental pay: Bonuses/commissions may be withheld using flat or aggregate methods—model both for comparison.

Louisiana Income unemployment tax rate — 10 Years (Employer SUTA)

Use this planning table and replace placeholders with official Louisiana Workforce Commission figures (taxable wage base, experience-rated range, and new-employer rate) before publishing.

Louisiana salary threshold

Louisiana generally follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). White-collar exemption depends on duties tests and meeting the federal salary-basis threshold; job titles alone don’t confer exemption. Confirm Louisiana minimum wage/tip credit, hospitality rules, and industry-specific exceptions when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income: Louisiana — 10 Years

Replace placeholders with the latest U.S. Census/ACS one-year (or five-year) estimates before publication.

Louisiana Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA is federal and applies in Louisiana: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Above the federal threshold, Additional Medicare tax is withheld from employees (no employer match). Eligible pretax benefits can reduce FICA-taxable wages depending on plan rules (e.g., Section 125 health premiums).

Number of cities that have local income taxes

50-word description: Many U.S. municipalities levy local wage or income taxes. Rates, wage bases, and residency/worksite rules vary. Louisiana does not require employee local income tax withholding on wages (though employer business taxes may exist). Always verify city or parish obligations, reciprocity, and sourcing rules before running payroll or estimating take-home pay.

Illustrative local tax table (verify current rules before use)

Louisiana Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek (FLSA standard; exemptions apply).
• Pay frequency: Employers must pay regularly on established paydays and provide wage statements showing hours, rate, and deductions.
• Recordkeeping: Accurate timekeeping and retention of payroll records are required.

Additional Louisiana forms

• IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding elections).
• Louisiana Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate (L-4/LA-W4) for state withholding elections.
• Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.
• Direct deposit authorization and benefit enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance).
• Louisiana unemployment (LWC) employer account registration; new-hire reporting; required workplace posters.

FAQs about the Louisiana Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the Louisiana Hourly Paycheck Calculator for hourly employees?

Enter hourly rate, hours worked, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, and pretax/post-tax deductions. Add overtime and tips if applicable. The calculator applies federal withholding, FICA, and Louisiana state withholding (L-4 settings) to estimate net pay with a clear line-by-line breakdown.

Does Louisiana have local income taxes that reduce my paycheck?

No. Louisiana does not impose employee local income tax on wages. Your paycheck reflects federal taxes, FICA, Louisiana state withholding, and any benefits or court-ordered deductions you enter.

Which form controls my Louisiana state withholding?

Use the Louisiana L-4 (Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate) to set state withholding elections, alongside your IRS W-4. Update after life changes and mirror settings in the calculator for accuracy.

How should I enter overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses?

Add overtime hours using the correct multiplier (typically 1.5× after 40 hours/week unless a stricter policy applies). Enter differentials and supplemental wages separately so the calculator increases gross and recalculates withholding correctly.

Why did my Louisiana paycheck change this period?

Common reasons: different hours or overtime, bonuses (supplemental withholding), updated W-4/L-4 elections, benefit enrollment changes, or federal/state tax-table updates. Compare hours, rates, deductions, and withholdings on current vs. prior pay stubs.

Can I include 401(k), HSA, FSA, commuter, or insurance premiums?

Yes. Enter eligible pretax amounts to reduce taxable wages and potentially lower federal and state income tax and, when eligible, FICA. Post-tax items (garnishments, union dues) should be entered after taxes to match paycheck sequencing.

How are tips treated in Louisiana paycheck calculations?

Reported tips are taxable for federal, FICA, and Louisiana income tax. Include tips so withholding is correct and to confirm total pay meets minimum wage where a tip credit is used.

Do multiple jobs change my withholding?

Possibly. Use the IRS multiple-jobs worksheet or the W-4 online estimator, update your L-4 if needed, and run separate scenarios for each job to avoid under-withholding across employers.

What is Additional Medicare tax and when does it apply?

Once wages exceed the federal threshold, your employer must withhold Additional Medicare tax on the excess. There is no employer match for this portion; it appears alongside regular Medicare on your pay stub.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

They are supplemental wages. Employers may use a flat supplemental rate or aggregate with regular wages for federal withholding; Louisiana state withholding also applies. Enter the amounts separately to compare methods.

Can the calculator project annual take-home from my hourly rate?

Yes. Multiply weekly hours by 52, include expected overtime and supplemental pay, then run the estimate with your pay frequency and deductions to see an approximate annual net total for budgeting.

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