Minimum Wage in Louisiana
The current Louisiana minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: Louisiana has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Parishes and cities are not allowed to set their own minimum wage. U.S. Department of Labor state minimum wage table; La. R.S. 23:642
| Minimum wage | Louisiana has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Parishes and cities are not allowed to set their own minimum wage. Local minimum wages are prohibited by La. R.S. 23:642: https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=83958 |
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| Overtime | No state overtime law; overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (time and one-half after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees). |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Louisiana?
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law. Employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Parishes and cities are not allowed to set their own minimum wage.
What are the overtime rules in Louisiana?
No state overtime law; overtime follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (time and one-half after 40 hours in a workweek for non-exempt employees).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.