2026 Texas withholding
Texas paycheck calculator
Texas has no state income tax, so nothing is withheld for the state.
Take-home pay
per paycheck · $43,962.10 a year
- Gross pay
- $2,000.00
- Federal income tax
- −$156.15
- Social Security
- −$124.00
- Medicare
- −$29.00
- Total withheld
- $309.15
15.5% of gross goes to taxes. 2026 rates. Estimate only — your employer's payroll may differ.
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What comes out
What a Texas paycheck actually loses
- Texas does not tax wage income. There is no state withholding line on a Texas paycheck.
- There is no state-level payroll deduction for employees either — unemployment insurance is paid by the employer.
- Federal income tax and FICA still come out of every paycheck — see the breakdown above.
Worked example
$60,000 a year in Texas
| Per year | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,020 |
| Social Security and Medicare | −$4,590 |
| Take-home pay | $50,390 |
Filing single, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions and no dependents. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator above for your own figures.
Common questions
Texas, in plain terms
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income, so there is no state income tax line on your paycheck.
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Texas?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, roughly $9,610 a year is withheld — federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare — leaving about $50,390 in take-home pay. Your own figure depends on your W-4, pre-tax deductions and filing status.
How do I change how much is withheld in Texas?
Texas has no state withholding certificate because it does not tax wages. To change what comes out of your paycheck, update your federal Form W-4 with your employer.
Why is my real paycheck different from this estimate?
Employers can use several IRS-approved withholding methods, and your pay stub may include deductions this calculator does not know about — union dues, garnishments, employer benefit splits, local taxes or a mid-year pay change. Treat this as an estimate and check it against your stub.
Sources for these rates
- Texas Comptroller — no personal income tax
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026) — federal percentage method
- IRS Publication 15 (2026) — Social Security and Medicare
Tax year 2026. Rates last checked 2026-08-20. Estimates only — not tax, payroll or financial advice, and not affiliated with the IRS or any state revenue department.