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Housekeeper Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$12.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,092/year ($1,924/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $22,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $29,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $34,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,440 Housekeeper jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Housekeeper salary of $26,600 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 $23,092 — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
| Gross (median) | $26,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,050 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,035 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$423 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,092 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,924 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Louisiana?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Louisiana is $26,600 per year ($12.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $22,590 and $29,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $26,600, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $23,092 per year ($1,924 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 12,440 Housekeeper 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.