Louisiana Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Louisiana. See FICA, federal withholding, and Louisiana state tax up to 4.25%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Louisiana. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Louisiana state income tax up to 4.25%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Louisiana payroll facts: State income tax up to 4.25%. Median household income: $52,295. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Louisiana?
Louisiana employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Louisiana state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Louisiana?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $52,295 salary, expect $4,445-$5,230 in additional employer taxes annually.
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