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Payroll Clerk Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$24.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,849/year ($3,487/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 2,160 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $50,800 a year — though pay ranges from $29,480 for newcomers to $71,750 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,160 Payroll Clerk jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $50,800 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 $41,849 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $50,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,916 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,886 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,149 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,849 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,487 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Louisiana?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Louisiana is $50,800 per year ($24.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,710 and $61,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $50,800, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $41,849 per year ($3,487 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,160 Payroll Clerk 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.