Texas Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Texas. Texas does not tax wages, so only federal income tax and FICA come out of a paycheck.
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Take-home pay in Texas by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $26,285 | $2,190 | $1,011 | 12.4% |
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $2,860 | $1,320 | 14.2% |
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $3,530 | $1,629 | 15.3% |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $4,199 | $1,938 | 16% |
| $70,000 | $58,075 | $4,840 | $2,234 | 17% |
| $80,000 | $65,110 | $5,426 | $2,504 | 18.6% |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $6,598 | $3,045 | 20.8% |
| $120,000 | $93,250 | $7,771 | $3,587 | 22.3% |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $9,483 | $4,377 | 24.1% |
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Texas income tax
Texas does not tax wages, so only federal income tax and FICA come out of a paycheck. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $0 state tax, leaving $50,390 a year.
Other Texas pay facts
- State minimum wage: $7.25 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 6.25% state rate, 8.2% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Texas
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Texas?
About 16% in total, or $9,610 a year, for a single filer.
Does Texas have state income tax?
Texas does not tax wages, so only federal income tax and FICA come out of a paycheck.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.