Texas taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Texas, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Texas at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | None on wages |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $0 |
| Local income taxes | — |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $50,390 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 1st of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How Texas taxes wages
Texas does not tax wages. The only income taxes on a Texas paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Take-home pay in Texas by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $2,860 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $4,199 |
| $80,000 | $65,110 | $5,426 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $6,598 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $9,483 |
Texas and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
| Arkansas | 2%–3.7% | $48,658 | $11.00 |
| Louisiana | 3% | $48,976 | $7.25 |
| New Mexico | 1.5%–5.9% | $48,736 | $12.00 |
| Oklahoma | 2.5%–4.5% | $48,236 | $7.25 |
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