Including Louisiana's 3.0% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $20,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$500 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$1,240 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$290 |
| Louisiana State Tax (3.0%) | −$600 |
| Take-Home Pay | $17,370 |
On a $20,000 salary in Louisiana, you can expect to take home approximately $17,370 per year, or about $1,448 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 13.2%.