Texas Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Texas take-home pay for 2026, including federal tax, FICA, and any applicable withholding.
Texas Paycheck Calculator
Generated August 27, 2026 · Single · Biweekly (26/yr) · Gross pay per period: $2,500.00
Estimate only — not tax or legal advice. See uspaycheckhq.com/about for methodology.
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2026 federal, state & FICA withholding — Texas (no state income tax)
Pre-tax & post-tax deductions (optional)
Itemized tax breakdown
| Item | Per pay period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | ||
| Federal income tax12.00% marginal | $216.15 | $5,620.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $155.00 | $4,030.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $36.25 | $942.50 |
| Total taxes & deductions | $407.40 | $10,592.50 |
| Net pay | $2,092.60 | $54,407.50 |
Net Pay — per paycheck (biweekly)
83.7%
of gross pay is
take-home pay
- Gross pay
- $2,500.00
- Federal income tax
- −$216.15
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$191.25
- Post-tax deductions
- $0.00
- Net pay
- $2,092.60
Annual net pay
$54,407.50
Effective tax rate
16.3%
Texas paycheck & tax overview
Texas is one of just eight states with no wage income tax, so your paycheck here is only reduced by federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) — nothing is withheld for state income tax at all. Texas instead relies heavily on sales and property taxes to fund state and local government, while still running one of the largest state economies in the country.
Texas state tax brackets (2026, single filers)
Texas has no state income tax on wages or salaries.
2026 minimum wage: $7.25/hour.
Texas take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)
Assumes biweekly pay, no pre-tax or post-tax deductions. Use the calculator above for your exact numbers.
| Annual salary | Annual take-home | Biweekly take-home | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $1,320 | 14.20% |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $1,938 | 16.02% |
| $80,000 | $65,110 | $2,504 | 18.61% |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $3,045 | 20.82% |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $4,377 | 24.14% |
Texas hourly wage take-home pay (2026, single filer)
Assumes a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks/year, paid weekly.
| Hourly rate | Annual gross | Annual take-home | Weekly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $27,249 | $524 |
| $18/hr | $37,440 | $32,263 | $620 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $35,606 | $685 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $43,962 | $845 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $52,318 | $1,006 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $67,361 | $1,295 |
Single vs. married filing jointly in Texas
Compared at a $75,000 annual salary.
| Filing status | Annual take-home | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $61,593 | 17.88% |
| Married filing jointly | $64,623 | 13.84% |
Texas paycheck FAQ
- Does Texas have state income tax?
- No. Texas does not tax wages or salaries, so this calculator only withholds federal income tax and FICA for Texas paychecks.
- How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Texas?
- A single filer earning $60,000/year in Texas, paid biweekly, takes home approximately $50,390 per year (about $1,938 per paycheck) — an effective tax rate of about 16.02% once federal tax, FICA, and any applicable state programs are withheld.
- What is the minimum wage in Texas in 2026?
- The 2026 minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour. Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) at that rate comes to about $15,080/year before taxes.
- $20 an hour is how much a year after taxes in Texas?
- At $20/hour full-time (40 hours/week), gross pay is $41,600/year. After federal tax, FICA, and any applicable state programs, a single filer takes home approximately $35,606/year — about $685 per week.
- Do you pay less tax if you're married in Texas?
- On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Texas takes home about $61,593/year (17.88% effective tax rate), while a married couple filing jointly at the same combined income takes home about $64,623/year (13.84%). Married filing jointly usually results in a lower or equal effective tax rate, since joint brackets are wider than single brackets.
- How much tax is taken out of an hourly paycheck in Texas?
- The percentage is the same whether you're paid hourly or salaried — what matters is your total gross pay per period, filing status, and pay frequency. Enter your hourly rate × hours worked as your "gross pay per period" above (for example, $25/hour × 80 hours for a biweekly hourly paycheck) to get an exact Texas breakdown.
- What FICA taxes come out of every paycheck in Texas?
- Every paycheck nationwide — including in this state — has 6.2% withheld for Social Security up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, plus 1.45% for Medicare with no cap. Employees earning over $200,000 from one employer also owe an Additional Medicare Tax of 0.9% on the excess.
- Does Texas tax bonuses and overtime the same as regular pay?
- For withholding purposes, most employers treat bonuses and overtime as regular wages added to that pay period's gross pay — which is exactly how this calculator treats any amount you enter. Your actual year-end tax liability on that income is the same either way; only the withholding timing can differ slightly if your employer uses the IRS "supplemental wage" flat-rate method for bonuses.
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