What comes out of a Texas paycheck
Texas imposes no individual income tax at all — the legislature is constitutionally barred from imposing one (Tex. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. 24-a, added 2019). Consequently there is no state or local income tax on wages.
The calculator shows a $0.00 state line rather than hiding it. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T (2026). Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000.
Local income taxes in Texas
Texas imposes no individual income tax at all — the legislature is constitutionally barred from imposing one (Tex. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. 24-a, added 2019). Consequently there is no state or local income tax on wages.
Local taxes are shown for information only. The calculator doesn't add them to your result.
Minimum wage, tips and overtime in Texas
The minimum wage used for Texas is $7.25 an hour. Tipped employees may be paid a cash wage of $2.13 with a tip credit of up to $5.12, as long as wages plus tips reach the full minimum. Check a shift with the tipped wage calculator.
No daily overtime rule; overtime follows the federal FLSA standard of 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Texas take-home pay at common salaries
| Salary | Federal | TX state | FICA | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000.00 | $2,620.00 | $0.00 | $3,060.00 | $34,320.00 | $1,320.00 |
| $60,000.00 | $5,020.00 | $0.00 | $4,590.00 | $50,390.00 | $1,938.07 |
| $85,000.00 | $9,870.00 | $0.00 | $6,502.50 | $68,627.50 | $2,639.52 |
| $120,000.00 | $17,570.00 | $0.00 | $9,180.00 | $93,250.00 | $3,586.54 |
Single filer, paid biweekly, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. Computed by the same engine as the calculator above.
Texas paycheck FAQs
- Does Texas have a state income tax?
- No. Texas doesn't tax wages, so employers withhold no state income tax. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply.
- How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Texas?
- For a single filer paid biweekly with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $5,020.00, Social Security $3,720.00 and Medicare $870.00, with no state income tax. That leaves $50,390.00 a year, or $1,938.07 per paycheck.
- Does Texas have local income taxes?
- Texas imposes no individual income tax at all — the legislature is constitutionally barred from imposing one (Tex. Const. Art. VIII, Sec. 24-a, added 2019). Consequently there is no state or local income tax on wages.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Texas?
- $2.13 an hour in cash wages, with a tip credit of up to $5.12, so tips must bring the total to at least $7.25.
Sources for Texas figures
Every Texas figure on this page was last checked on against these sources:
- https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/CN/pdf/CN.8.pdf — tcss.legis.texas.gov (tax year 2026, checked 2026-10-18)
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped — dol.gov (tax year 2026, checked 2026-10-18)
Federal figures: see the methodology page.
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