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. On a $75,000 salary, Texas is tied with 8 other states for the highest take-home pay in the country, $61,593 a year.
| State | State income tax | 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 entirely from state income tax.
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.