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No state income taxUpdated Jan 2026

Texas Paycheck
Calculator, 2026

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Earnings Statement — EstimateTX · 2026 IRS rates
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Per paycheckNET PAY
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Biweekly · 26 paychecks / year
Annual take-home$—
of gross$—
Gross pay$—
Federal income tax $—
Social Security 6.2%$—
Medicare 1.45%$—
Texas state tax $—
Total deductions$—

Estimates only. Actual withholding may vary based on your W-4 elections.

State income tax
$0
No state tax ever
Social Security
6.2%
Up to $168,600/yr
Medicare rate
1.45%
+0.9% over $200k
Min wage 2026
$7.25/hr
Federal minimum
Sourced from official rates

Brackets pulled directly from IRS Publication 15-T and state tax authority tables. All rates verified for 2026.

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Verified for tax year 2026

Rates checked against IRS publications on January 6, 2026. We recheck every January when new tables publish.

How Texas paycheck works — complete guide

Why Texas workers keep more of their paycheck

Texas has no state income tax — one of only 9 states in the US with this benefit. Every paycheck in Texas is reduced only by federal income tax and FICA contributions (Social Security + Medicare). Texas funds its budget primarily through sales tax and property tax instead of payroll deductions.

A worker earning $75,000/year in Texas takes home approximately $60,008 annually — compared to $52,000–$55,000 in high-tax states like California or New York. That is a real difference of $5,000–$8,000 per year more in your pocket — every single year, with no state filing required.

FICA deductions explained (Social Security + Medicare)

Every Texas employee pays Social Security at 6.2% on wages up to $168,600 per year (2026 wage base), and Medicare at 1.45% on all wages with no cap. These are federal requirements — the same in all 50 states, regardless of Texas's lack of state income tax.

High earners above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly) pay an additional 0.9% Medicare surtax. Your employer also pays a matching 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare on your behalf (not deducted from your paycheck but part of your total compensation cost).

Take-home pay — $75,000 salary

How much workers keep in Texas vs other states

Texas
$60,008
Florida
$60,008
Illinois
$55,100
New York
$53,200
California
$51,800

2026 federal tax brackets — single filer

Rates are marginal — you only pay the higher rate on income within that band.Texas state tax applies separately.

Taxable incomeFederal rateTX state tax
$0 – $11,60010%$0
$11,601 – $47,15012%$0
$47,151 – $100,52522%$0
$100,526 – $191,95024%$0
$191,951 – $243,72532%$0
$243,726 – $609,35035%$0
$609,351+37%$0

Source: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-28 · Standard deduction 2026: $14,600 (single)

Frequently asked questions

Does Texas have state income tax in 2026?+

No. Texas has no state income tax — one of only 9 states in the US. Your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%). Texas's state constitution prohibits a personal income tax without voter approval.

How is a Texas paycheck calculated?+

Gross pay minus federal income tax (based on 2026 IRS brackets and your W-4 withholding) minus Social Security (6.2%) minus Medicare (1.45%) equals your net take-home pay. Texas has zero state income tax, so no state deduction applies. Example: $75,000 salary → ~$60,008 annual take-home (biweekly: $2,308 per paycheck).

What is the Texas minimum wage in 2026?+

Texas follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Texas has not set a state minimum wage above the federal rate. Some cities and counties may have higher rates for municipal employees or contractors.

How much is taken out of a Texas paycheck?+

On a $75,000 annual salary (single filer, biweekly): approximately $8,760 federal income tax + $4,650 Social Security + $1,088 Medicare = $14,498 total annual deductions. Annual take-home is approximately $60,502. State income tax = $0 in Texas. Your exact deductions depend on your W-4 withholding, filing status, and any pre-tax deductions like 401(k).

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