Hourly Minimum Wage in Louisiana

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The state-wide minimum wage for Louisiana is $7.25 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Louisiana and neighboring states in 2023

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Louisiana minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a lower minimum wage in Louisiana that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Louisiana minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Louisiana

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2018. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Louisiana.
View upcoming minimum wage changes to be on top of future changes to the minimum wage in your location.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Louisiana

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Louisiana, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
See tipped data learn more about tipped and non-tipped minimum wage in Louisiana.

What is the minimum wage in Louisiana in 2023?

Louisiana minimum wage in 2021: no state minimum level, Federal minimum wage US$7.25

Louisiana minimum wage in 2020: no state minimum level

Louisiana minimum wage in 2000: no state minimum level

Louisiana minimum wage in 1980: no state minimum level

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Louisiana

In addition to any Louisiana-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

09/04/2021

Five states—Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee—don't have a minimum wage, and two states—Georgia and Wyoming—have a lower minimum-wage rate than the federal standard.

09/01/2021

Louisiana employment laws identify minimum wage, the overtime rate, and payday requirements, and regulate issues like union membership and organization.

08/12/2021

Over the last decade, 43 bills mandating a minimum wage increase have failed in the Republican-controlled state legislature, according to the non-partisan Louisiana Budget Project.

08/10/2021

While there are no plans in the immediate future for the Louisiana minimum wage to change, advocates across the state are lobbying for it.

08/05/2021

Louisiana does not have minimum wage laws and, thus, does not address minimum wage rates employers may pay to employees with disabilities.

07/22/2021

But Jan Moller of the Louisiana Budget Project noted Arkansas' unemployment rate is almost half that of Louisiana's even after that state raised its minimum wage.

07/22/2021

But Edwards has pointed to Arkansas, saying Louisiana’s neighbor has raised its minimum wage multiple times with no apparent harm to its economy.

07/19/2021

Because of that, Caddo Commissioner Ken Epperson had proposed urging Louisiana lawmakers to push for an increase in the state’s minimum wage.

07/11/2021

This is a good time to take inventory and know how many of your staff members would be affected if the Louisiana minimum wage increases.

07/05/2021

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