Louisiana Income Tax Brackets 2026
Louisiana taxes wages at a flat 3% for 2026.
Louisiana brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3% |
Standard deduction: Single $12,875 · Married filing separately $12,875 · Married filing jointly $25,750 · Head of household $25,750
- Louisiana taxes income at a flat 3% after its standard deduction.
Louisiana income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Louisiana tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $514 | 1.7% | 3% |
| $50,000 | $1,114 | 2.2% | 3% |
| $75,000 | $1,864 | 2.5% | 3% |
| $100,000 | $2,614 | 2.6% | 3% |
| $150,000 | $4,114 | 2.7% | 3% |
| $200,000 | $5,614 | 2.8% | 3% |
| $300,000 | $8,614 | 2.9% | 3% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Louisiana's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Louisiana income tax brackets for 2026?
Louisiana taxes wages at a flat 3% for 2026.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $1,864 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 2.5%, with the last dollar taxed at 3%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the Louisiana standard deduction for 2026?
$12,875 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in Louisiana
Sources
- Louisiana Department of Revenue: flat 3% individual income tax for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (rate; checked October 15, 2026)
- Louisiana Department of Revenue 2026 withholding tables: standard deduction $12,875 (single, married separate) and $25,750 (joint, head of household) (standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.