Updated for 2026 · TX

Texas Paycheck Calculator

Texas has no state income tax, so your paycheck only loses federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter your pay to see what lands in your bank account.

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Pre-tax. Lowers your federal income tax, not Social Security or Medicare.
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Estimate only, based on 2026 federal and Texas rates. Your actual withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms. How we calculate.

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How Texas paychecks are taxed

Texas is one of nine states with no personal income tax on wages, so nothing is withheld for the state. Your employer still withholds three federal items: federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).

Social Security only applies to the first $184,500 you earn in 2026. Medicare has no cap, and an extra 0.9% is withheld on wages above $200,000.

Texas funds itself mostly through sales and property taxes instead. The state sales tax is 6.25%, and cities can add up to 2%, for a maximum of 8.25%.

2026 federal tax brackets

RateTaxable income (single)
10%$0 – $12,400
12%$12,401 – $50,400
22%$50,401 – $105,700
24%$105,701 – $201,775
32%$201,776 – $256,225
35%$256,226 – $640,600
37%Over $640,600

Standard deduction: $16,100 single · $32,200 married jointly · $24,150 head of household.

Common questions

Does Texas have a state income tax?

No. Texas does not tax wages, so the only taxes on your paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Why is my paycheck different from this estimate?

Health insurance premiums, HSA contributions, extra withholding on your W-4 and other deductions all change your net pay. This calculator covers the standard federal taxes and a 401(k).

Do I pay Texas tax on a bonus?

No state tax applies. Federal withholding on bonuses is often a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare.

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Sources: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32; Social Security Administration 2026 contribution and benefit base. Last updated November 4, 2026.