Texas Income Tax Calculator
Texas does not levy a state personal income tax on wages.
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1/5 addedTexas state tax brackets
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – ∞ | 0% |
Take-home pay in Texas at different incomes
2026 estimates for a single filer with wage income: federal income tax, Texas income tax, and Social Security and Medicare (FICA). Self-employment tax, local taxes and state payroll taxes are not included.
| Gross salary | Federal tax | Texas tax | FICA | Total rate | Take-home / year | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $890 | $0 | $1,913 | 11.2% | $22,198 | $1,850 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $0 | $3,825 | 15.3% | $42,355 | $3,530 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $0 | $7,650 | 20.8% | $79,180 | $6,598 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $0 | $14,339 | 25.5% | $148,927 | $12,411 |
How Texas taxes your income
Texas does not tax wages at the state level, so your wage income is subject to federal income tax and payroll tax only. States without an income tax generally raise revenue through other taxes, such as sales or property tax, which this calculator does not cover.
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Texas income tax FAQ
What is the Texas state income tax rate for 2026?+
Texas has no state income tax on wages in 2026.
How much tax would I pay on $50,000 in Texas?+
For a single filer earning $50,000 in wages, our estimate is $3,820 federal income tax, $0 Texas income tax and $3,825 Social Security and Medicare tax, a combined 15.3%, leaving about $42,355 a year ($3,530 a month).
Does Texas have a state income tax?+
No. Texas does not tax wage income at the state level. Federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare tax still apply.
Does this calculator include Social Security and Medicare tax?+
The take-home table does: 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare, and an extra 0.9% Medicare above $200,000. The interactive calculator above shows income tax only. Self-employment tax is not included.
How accurate is this Texas estimate?+
It is a planning estimate for a single filer. State brackets come from the Tax Foundation's 2026 table (published February 2026), updated for later rate changes we could confirm, and we do not model credits or most phase-outs. Confirm with the Texas revenue department before filing.