New Orleans Minimum Wage 2026 (LA)
Last updated: · Part of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Louisiana state rate
New Orleans Minimum Wage vs. Louisiana
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $7.25/hr | — |
| Louisiana (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does New Orleans Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. New Orleans does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Louisiana state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in New Orleans must pay at least the Louisiana state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Follows Louisiana's federal-minimum wage rate; state law preempts local minimum wage ordinances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in New Orleans is $7.25 per hour, the same as the Louisiana state minimum wage, since New Orleans does not set its own local rate.
No. New Orleans follows the Louisiana state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. Louisiana state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
New Orleans follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of Louisiana. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in New Orleans.