Louisiana charges 1.85-4.25% state income tax. Use the cost of living calculator pre-loaded with Louisiana rates.
Open Cost of Living Calculator →Louisiana's cost of living index is 91, and the graduated (1.85-4.25%) state tax further affects how far your dollar goes. Near-average living costs mean the state tax rate is the primary differentiator when comparing Louisiana to other states. This calculator factors in both taxes and cost of living for Louisiana.
Louisiana uses a graduated income tax with brackets ranging from 1.85-4.25%. Lower income is taxed at lower rates, with the 4.25% top rate applying only to income in the highest bracket. This progressive structure means your effective state tax rate is always lower than the top marginal rate. Louisiana does not have local income taxes, so the state graduated rate is the total state-level income tax burden.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Louisiana, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Louisiana's graduated (1.85-4.25%) state tax.
See how Louisiana compares to other South states. Each link takes you to the cost of living calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Louisiana’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Louisiana take-home pay page.