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Software Developer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$49.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,441/year ($6,537/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $122,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $151,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,080 Software Developer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Software Developer salary of $102,800 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 $78,441 — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
| Gross (median) | $102,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,786 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,864 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$2,709 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,441 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Louisiana?
- The median Software Developer salary in Louisiana is $102,800 per year ($49.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,930 and $122,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $102,800, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $78,441 per year ($6,537 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 4,080 Software Developer 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.