Louisiana income tax at a glance
Louisiana replaced its graduated brackets with a flat 3% rate and a much larger standard deduction starting in 2025, and repealed personal exemptions. The state sales tax rate rose to 5% in 2025.
| Tax structure | Flat 3% |
| Figures for tax year | 2026 |
| Starting point | Federal AGI |
| Standard deduction (single / joint) | $12,875 / $25,750 |
| Tax on $75,000 (single) | $1,864 (2.49%) |
| Rank at $75,000 | 39th highest of 42 |
| Local income taxes | None |
| State sales tax | 5% |
How Louisiana calculates your income tax
Louisiana starts from your federal adjusted gross income (AGI). The standard deduction is $12,875 for single filers and $25,750 for married couples filing jointly ($25,750 head of household).
Taxable income × 3% = Louisiana income tax
Louisiana income tax rate (2026)
Louisiana applies a single 3% rate to all taxable income for every filing status. There are no brackets to climb: each extra $1,000 of taxable income adds $30 of state tax.
Louisiana standard deduction and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption | Per dependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $12,875 | — | — |
| Married filing jointly | $25,750 | — | — |
| Head of household | $25,750 | — | — |
Amounts before any income-based phase-outs.
Louisiana income tax on $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Estimated 2026 tax for W-2 wages with the standard deduction, no children and no pre-tax deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.
| Wages | Filing status | LA tax | Effective | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $1,114 | 2.23% | $3,820 | $3,825 | $41,241 | $3,437 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $728 | 1.46% | $1,780 | $3,825 | $43,668 | $3,639 |
| $75,000 | Single | $1,864 | 2.49% | $7,670 | $5,738 | $59,729 | $4,977 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $1,478 | 1.97% | $4,640 | $5,738 | $63,145 | $5,262 |
| $100,000 | Single | $2,614 | 2.61% | $13,170 | $7,650 | $76,566 | $6,381 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $2,228 | 2.23% | $7,640 | $7,650 | $82,483 | $6,874 |
Step by step: $75,000 single filer in Louisiana
- Gross wages: $75,000
- Standard deduction: −$12,875
- Louisiana taxable income: $62,125
- 3% on $62,125 = $1,863.75
- Louisiana income tax: $1,864 — 2.49% of gross pay, with a marginal state rate of 3%.
- With $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA, total tax is $15,271 and take-home pay is about $59,729 ($2,297 every two weeks).
Local income taxes in Louisiana
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other Louisiana taxes
The Louisiana state sales tax rate is 5%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,500 in state sales tax alone.
Compare Louisiana with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Louisiana and its neighbors. Moving to Texas would cut state income tax on this salary by about $1,864 a year, while Arkansas would cost about $432 more.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Flat | 3% | $1,864 | — |
| Texas | No income tax | — | $0 | −$1,864 |
| Arkansas | Graduated | 3.7% | $2,296 | +$432 |
| Mississippi | Flat | 4% | $2,268 | +$404 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
How to lower your Louisiana income tax
- Pre-tax retirement savings. Putting $10,000 into a traditional 401(k) on a $75,000 salary cuts Louisiana tax by about $300 on top of the federal savings.
- Claim state credits. Check the Louisiana return for earned-income, child, education and renter or property-tax credits that this estimate doesn’t include.
- Watch residency and work location. Days worked in another state and the date you move in or out change how much each state can tax.
- Time large income. Bonuses, stock sales and Roth conversions all land on your state return too.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Rates, brackets and deductions are for tax year 2026. Source: official Louisiana tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Louisiana income tax FAQ
What is the Louisiana state income tax rate?
Louisiana has a flat 3% rate for 2026. A single filer earning $75,000 pays an effective rate of about 2.49%.
How much Louisiana income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $1,864 for a single filer and $1,478 for a married couple filing jointly, using the standard deduction. Including federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $59,729 a year.
What is the Louisiana standard deduction?
The standard deduction is $12,875 for single filers and $25,750 for married couples filing jointly ($25,750 head of household).
Does Louisiana have local income taxes?
No local income taxes.
Is Louisiana a high-tax state?
On a $75,000 salary Louisiana ranks 39 of the 42 jurisdictions that tax wages (1 = highest), among the lowest. Among its neighbors, Texas is cheapest at $0.