Louisiana Paystub Generator — Free & Instant

Create accurate paystubs for Louisiana employees with Flat 4.25% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.

Louisiana Tax Overview (2026)

4.25%
Flat Income Tax Rate
Federal Income Tax
10% – 37%
Social Security
6.20%
Medicare
1.45%
State Income Tax
4.25%
Minimum Wage
$7.25/hr

All Taxes & Deductions on a Louisiana Paystub

Deduction Rate Type Notes
Federal Income Tax 10% – 37% Federal Progressive brackets based on income and filing status
Social Security (OASDI) 6.20% Federal Up to $168,600 wage base (2024)
Medicare (HI) 1.45% Federal No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K
Louisiana State Income Tax 4.25% State Flat rate • Std deduction: $14,600

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About Louisiana Payroll

Louisiana enacted major tax reform effective 2025, moving from progressive brackets (1.85%-4.25%) to a flat 3% rate while eliminating many deductions. The state has no local income taxes.

Louisiana uses a flat income tax system with a top rate of 4.25%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Louisiana workers typically see 4 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.

Paystub Requirements

Employers must provide an itemized statement of deductions for each pay period.

Pay Frequency Rules

Employers must pay at least semi-monthly or bi-weekly.

Louisiana Paystub FAQ

What taxes and deductions appear on a Louisiana paystub?

A typical Louisiana paystub includes 4 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Louisiana State Income Tax (4.25%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.

What is the Louisiana state income tax rate?

Louisiana has a flat income tax rate of 4.25%, which applies to all taxable income regardless of income level.

What is the minimum wage in Louisiana?

The current minimum wage in Louisiana is $7.25 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.

Is this Louisiana paystub generator free?

Yes! You can generate a free Louisiana paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.

What information do I need to create a Louisiana paystub?

You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.

Louisiana Minimum Wage

$7.25
per hour (2026)

Quick Facts

  • Income Tax: 4.25% (Flat)
  • Social Security: 6.2% (employee share)
  • Medicare: 1.45% (employee share)
  • Std Deduction: $14,600 (single)
  • Total Deductions: 4 line items

Did You Know?

Louisiana enacted major tax reform effective 2025, moving from progressive brackets (1.85%-4.25%) to a flat 3% rate while eliminating many deductions. The state has no local income taxes.

Official Resources

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