Louisiana · Checked October 25, 2026
Louisiana minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Louisiana minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, the federal rate. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
Louisiana: $7.25 an hour. No state minimum wage law; the federal $7.25 applies.
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $2.13. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Louisiana does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next payday or within 15 days, whichever is earlier |
|---|---|
| Quits | Same as if fired |
| Law | La. Rev. Stat. 23:631 |
Take-home pay in Louisiana
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Louisiana taxes with the Louisiana paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Louisiana?
$7.25 an hour as of October 25, 2026. No state minimum wage law; the federal $7.25 applies.
Is the Louisiana minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in Louisiana?
If fired or laid off: next payday or within 15 days, whichever is earlier. If the employee quits: same as if fired.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.