Lawyer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$50.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,316/year ($6,610/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $159,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $227,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,200 Lawyer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Lawyer salary of $104,100 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 $79,316 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $104,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,072 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,964 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$2,748 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,316 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,610 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Louisiana?
- The median Lawyer salary in Louisiana is $104,100 per year ($50.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,540 and $159,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $104,100, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $79,316 per year ($6,610 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 10,200 Lawyer 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.