Texas Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Texas take-home pay in seconds. This free Texas paycheck calculator breaks down federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare from your gross salary — and because Texas has no state income tax, more of your paycheck stays with you.
Calculate your Texas take-home pay
How your Texas paycheck is calculated
Your paycheck is your gross pay minus federal income tax and FICA. For 2026, this calculator applies the seven federal brackets (10% to 37%) to your taxable income, which is your gross pay minus any pre-tax deductions and the $16,100 single standard deduction. FICA adds Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to the $184,500 cap) and Medicare at 1.45% on all wages, with an extra 0.9% above $200,000.
Texas is one of nine states with no state income tax, so a Texas paycheck tax calculator only has to account for federal withholding and FICA. That is exactly what this Texas paycheck calculator does, which is why take-home pay in Texas is higher than in states with their own income tax. Bookmark it as the paycheck calculator Texas workers reach for each payday, or as a quick Texas take home pay calculator when you change jobs.
Texas take-home pay by salary (2026)
The table below shows estimated annual and biweekly take-home pay for a single filer in Texas, using this salary calculator Texas residents can apply to common income levels.
| Annual gross | Annual take-home | Per biweekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $1,320 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $80,000 | $65,110 | $2,504 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
How to use this calculator
- Enter your gross salary. Type your annual gross income into the Texas salary calculator. Use your total pay before any taxes or deductions.
- Choose how often you are paid. Enter your pay periods per year — 52 for weekly, 26 for biweekly, 24 for semi-monthly, or 12 for monthly.
- Add any pre-tax deductions. Include annual 401(k) or pre-tax health contributions so the calculator lowers your taxable income before tax.
- Calculate your take-home pay. Press Calculate to see your net pay per paycheck, plus a breakdown of federal tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Texas paycheck calculator free to use?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas is one of nine states with no state income tax, so your only withholdings are federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
How accurate is this Texas salary calculator?
It uses 2026 federal brackets, the $16,100 single standard deduction and current FICA rates. It assumes single filing; married or head-of-household results differ, so treat it as an estimate.
What does this Texas paycheck tax calculator include?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000). There is no Texas state income tax to withhold.
What is the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross pay is your salary before deductions. Net, or take-home, pay is what lands in your account after federal tax and FICA are withheld.