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Bartender Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$10.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $18,529/year ($1,544/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $15,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $16,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $20,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $41,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,140 Bartender jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Bartender salary of $20,850 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 $18,529 — an effective tax rate of 11.1%.
| Gross (median) | $20,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$475 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,595 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$251 |
| Take-home (annual) | $18,529 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,544 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Louisiana?
- The median Bartender salary in Louisiana is $20,850 per year ($10.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $16,640 and $30,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $20,850, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $18,529 per year ($1,544 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 11.1%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 10,140 Bartender 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.