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Accountant Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$35.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,916/year ($4,910/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,050 Accountant jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Accountant salary of $73,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,916 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $73,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,408 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,646 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,839 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,916 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,910 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Louisiana?
- The median Accountant salary in Louisiana is $73,810 per year ($35.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,960 and $91,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $73,810, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $58,916 per year ($4,910 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 14,050 Accountant jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.