Texas Paycheck Calculator 2025
Texas has no state income tax, so your only paycheck withholdings are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,351.87
$61,149 per year · 81.5% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $312.08
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Texas state income tax
- $0.00
- Take-home pay
- $2,351.87
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How taxes work in Texas
Texas is one of the few US states with no state income tax on wages. That means the only taxes withheld from a Texas paycheck are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) — there is no state income tax line at all.
Because Texas skips state income tax, take-home pay here is typically higher than in a state with comparable wages but a state income tax. Keep in mind that Texas may rely more heavily on sales tax, property tax, or other charges to fund public services.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Texas
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Texas. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $50,249 per year — 83.7% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,162 | $199 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Texas state income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $50,249 | $1,933 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Texas have a state income tax?
Texas has no state income tax, so your only paycheck withholdings are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
How much state tax is withheld from a Texas paycheck?
None. Texas does not tax wage income, so $0 is withheld for state income tax. Your paycheck only loses federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%).
Is take-home pay higher in Texas?
Generally yes, at the paycheck level — with no state income tax deducted, more of your gross pay reaches your account than in a comparable state that taxes wages. Other costs like sales or property tax may offset this overall.