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Employment LA

LA Minimum Wage

Source: LA Workforce Commission Verified: March 1, 2026

Louisiana does not have a state minimum wage law and defaults to the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Tipped employees may be paid $2.13 per hour provided tips bring total compensation to at least $7.25. Louisiana prohibits local governments from enacting minimum wage ordinances.

Official Source:
LA Workforce Commission
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