Texas income tax in 2026
Texas does not tax wages. Employers there withhold federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), but no state income tax, which is why take-home pay in Texas is among the highest in the country on any salary.
Texas rules and notes
- Texas has no individual income tax. Texas Constitution Art. 8, Sec. 24-a (approved by voters in 2019) bars the Legislature from imposing a tax on the net incomes of individuals.
- Local governments in Texas do not levy income taxes.
Texas take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $1,629.04 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $113,791 | $4,376.58 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Texas
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $524.02 | $1,048.05 | $27,249 | $13.10 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $684.72 | $1,369.45 | $35,606 | $17.12 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $845.42 | $1,690.85 | $43,962 | $21.14 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,006.12 | $2,012.25 | $52,318 | $25.15 |
Texas vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Texas. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax, county tax where it applies (Maryland and Indiana, at the most populous county’s rate) and state payroll contributions. On a $75,000 salary, Texas is tied with 6 other states for the highest take-home pay in the country, $61,593 a year.
| State | State taxes & contributions | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | — |
| Louisiana | $1,864 | $59,729 | $2,297.26 | −$1,864 |
| Arkansas | $2,287 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 | −$2,287 |
| New Mexico | $2,359 | $59,233 | $2,278.20 | −$2,359 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | $58,763 | $2,260.12 | −$2,830 |
Neighboring state calculators: Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Texas paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- No state income tax applies in Texas.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Texas?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Texas takes home about $61,593 a year in 2026, or $2,368.94 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, with no state income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wages or salaries, so employers there don’t withhold state income tax. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply. Pre-tax deductions such as a 401(k) still lower your federal income tax. A single filer earning $75,000 takes home about $2,368.94 per bi-weekly paycheck.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Texas?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, a single filer in Texas takes home about $35,606 a year, or $1,369.45 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $17.12 per hour worked.
How does take-home pay in Texas compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $61,593 a year in Texas. In neighboring states it ranges from $58,763 to $59,729; Louisiana (the highest nearby) is $1,864 lower. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes from state and local income taxes and state payroll contributions.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.