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Cashier Salary in Louisiana (2026)

$26,750 /year median

$12.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,211/year ($1,934/month) for a single filer

Cashier pay range in Louisiana

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $19,300 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $22,130 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $26,750 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $30,170 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $34,780 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 46,350 Cashier jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana

A median Cashier salary of $26,750 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 $23,211 — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.

Gross (median)$26,750
Federal income tax−$1,065
Social Security + Medicare−$2,046
Louisiana state income tax−$428
Take-home (annual)$23,211
Take-home (monthly)$1,934

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cashier make in Louisiana?
The median Cashier salary in Louisiana is $26,750 per year ($12.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,130 and $30,170.
What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in Louisiana?
On the median salary of $26,750, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $23,211 per year ($1,934 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
How many Cashier jobs are there in Louisiana?
BLS counts 46,350 Cashier 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.