How Texas taxes your paycheck
Texas has no state individual income tax, so no state income tax is withheld from wages in 2026; the Texas Constitution (Art. VIII, Sec. 24-a, adopted 2019) bars a tax on individuals' net incomes. Texas has no state disability or paid family leave program, and state unemployment tax is paid by employers rather than deducted from wages.
Local income taxes
Texas cities and counties do not levy income taxes on wages.
Take-home pay in Texas at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Texas taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $0 | $26,285 | $1,011 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,593 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $0 | $113,791 | $4,377 |
How Texas compares
At a $60,000 salary, Texas ranks #1 of 51 for take-home pay, tied with 7 other no-tax states. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Texas
The Texas minimum wage is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. A full-time minimum wage job pays $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,926 after taxes. See the full Texas minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
Nothing state-specific to model for wages; only federal income tax and FICA apply. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Texas?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Texas keeps about $50,390 a year, or $4,199 a month, in 2026. That ranks 1 (tied with 7 other states) of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Texas have local income taxes?
Texas cities and counties do not levy income taxes on wages.
What is the minimum wage in Texas?
The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,926 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Taxes (list of state taxes; no personal income tax)
- Texas Constitution, Article 8 (Sec. 24-a, prohibition of personal income tax)
- Tax Foundation - State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (Texas listed with no individual income tax)
- USDA National Finance Center - state tax withholding index (no Texas state income tax page)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)