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Police Officer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,977/year ($3,331/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,400 Police Officer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Police Officer salary of $48,380 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 $39,977 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $48,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,626 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,701 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,076 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,977 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,331 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Louisiana?
- The median Police Officer salary in Louisiana is $48,380 per year ($23.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,090 and $59,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $48,380, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $39,977 per year ($3,331 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 12,400 Police Officer 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.