Texas Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Texas takes home about $50,390 a year, or $1,938 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,938.07
$50,390.00 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,938.07 | $50,390.00 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 8.4%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Texas paycheck taxes in 2026
Texas has no state income tax, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld.
- Since 2019 the Texas constitution has banned a personal income tax.
- There are no state payroll deductions for employees.
Because there is no state income tax, workers in Texas usually take home more than workers with the same salary in states like California or New York.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Texas
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $2,860 | $1,320 |
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $3,530 | $1,629 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $4,199 | $1,938 |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $5,133 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $6,598 | $3,045 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $9,483 | $4,377 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
What Texans pay instead of income tax
Texas has no personal income tax, and since 2019 its constitution has banned one, so there's no state line on your pay stub and no state return. On a $60,000 salary, that's worth more than $1,000 a year compared with each neighboring state, as the comparison below shows.
Local taxes matter more here, especially for homeowners. Property tax in Texas is assessed and administered locally rather than by the state. The school district homestead exemption lowers the bill: a home appraised at $300,000 is taxed for school purposes as if it were worth $160,000. When comparing a Texas job with one elsewhere, weigh the extra take-home pay against property tax if you plan to buy.
- State sales tax is 6.25%. Local areas can add up to 2%, so the most you'll pay is 8.25%.
- School districts must give a $140,000 homestead exemption on your main home, and any taxing unit can add an exemption of up to 20% of appraised value.
- Renters don't get a property tax bill, though landlords' taxes can be reflected in rent.
Texas vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $2,155 more a year in Texas than in Oklahoma. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $0 | $50,390 | — |
| Louisiana | $1,414 | $48,976 | −$1,414 |
| Arkansas | $1,732 | $48,658 | −$1,732 |
| New Mexico | $2,033 | $48,357 | −$2,033 |
| Oklahoma | $2,155 | $48,236 | −$2,155 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are taken from your paycheck.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Texas?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Texas is about $50,390 a year after tax, or about $1,938 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
How does property tax work in Texas?
Property tax in Texas is locally assessed and administered, not charged by the state. School districts must give a $140,000 exemption on your main home, so a home appraised at $300,000 is taxed for school purposes as if it were worth $160,000.
What is the sales tax in Texas?
The state rate is 6.25%, and cities, counties and transit authorities can add up to 2%. The maximum combined rate is 8.25%.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also have no income tax on wages, with take-home pay close to Texas’s:
- Florida paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Nevada paycheck calculator No state income tax
- New Hampshire paycheck calculator No state income tax
- South Dakota paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Tennessee paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Wyoming paycheck calculator No state income tax
Compare take-home pay in all 48 states
Side income or gig work in Texas?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Texas (no state income tax), and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Texas’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- Texas Comptroller: Taxes
- Texas Comptroller: Local sales and use tax FAQ
- Texas Comptroller: Property tax exemptions
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .