Louisiana minimum wage 2026–2027: $7.25 now
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour applies to every job covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. No increase is scheduled. The rate will stay at $7.25 unless Congress raises the federal minimum wage.
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Louisiana minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal minimum wage | $7.25 | July 24, 2009 | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $2.13 | now | official |
When does the Louisiana minimum wage go up?
No increase is scheduled. The rate will stay at $7.25 unless Congress raises the federal minimum wage.
Tipped workers in Louisiana
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.13 an hour and count up to $5.12 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $7.25 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference.
How Louisiana compares
Louisiana ranks tied 32th with 19 others of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Louisiana's $7.25 is $4.28 below it. Neighbors: Arkansas $11.00, Mississippi $7.25, Texas $7.25.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Federal rule: over 40 hours a week, at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $290.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $344.38.
Good to know
- Louisiana has no state minimum wage law; employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay $7.25 (DOL).
Where to get help
Louisiana has no state agency enforcing a minimum wage. Unpaid minimum wage or overtime is reported to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (no state minimum wage enforcement). The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Louisiana minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Louisiana right now?
$7.25 an hour for most adult workers. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour applies to every job covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What will the Louisiana minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $7.25 – no change is scheduled for 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Louisiana?
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.13 an hour and count up to $5.12 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $7.25 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference.
How much is the Louisiana minimum wage per year?
At $7.25 an hour and 40 hours a week, $290.00 a week, about $1,257 a month and $15,080 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Louisiana?
Louisiana has no state agency that enforces a minimum wage, so file with the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (no state minimum wage enforcement) – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.