Tax year 2026 · updated August 24, 2026 · engine estimates
Texas paycheck calculator 2026
Texas has no state income tax on wages in 2026. A Texas stub still has federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. This year-qualified page is separate from the evergreen /texas-paycheck-calculator/ state URL.
Your pay
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That’s $80,000.00 a year.
Taxed as supplemental wages (22% federal flat, plus FICA and a simplified state line).
Estimated take-home
per year
| Item | Annual |
|---|---|
| Gross | $80,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $8,770.00 |
| Social Security | $4,960.00 |
| Medicare | $1,160.00 |
| State income tax | $0.00 |
| Total tax | $14,890.00 |
| Net / take-home | $65,110.00 |
Estimate only — not tax advice or full tax software. 2026 federal brackets and a simplified state model. Locals other than optional NYC, CA SDI, and WA Cares are omitted. Confirm with your pay stub or a tax professional.
The calculator sample starts as a single filer. Change filing status above to see married or head-of-household take-home on this same wage. Numbers update as you type.
With no state income tax, two people with the same salary, filing status, and 401(k) see the same Takehome Cash state line ($0) in Texas as in other no-state-income-tax states. The live difference versus California on this site is California PIT plus SDI, not a different federal engine.
Federal tax uses IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500; Medicare is 1.45% (plus additional Medicare above the filing-status threshold). Local payroll extras are omitted.
Default sample: $80,000, single. Use Compare to stack Texas against California. Reviewed August 24, 2026.
Sample estimates
| Sample | State tax | Federal + FICA | Est. annual net |
|---|---|---|---|
| $80k TX single, 2026 model | $0.00 | $14,890.00 | $65,110.00 |
| $80k CA single (compare) | $3,210.42 | $14,890.00 | $60,859.58 |
Engine estimates for tax year 2026 — not tax advice or a pay stub. Omits local taxes, most credits, and SDI/PFML. See methodology.
Related: Texas paycheck calculator · No state income tax states · California paycheck calculator 2026
FAQ
Does Texas have a state income tax in 2026?
No state income tax on wages. You still withhold federal income tax and FICA.
How is this different from the Texas state page?
Same engine. This URL is the 2026-titled landing page; /texas-paycheck-calculator/ is the canonical state page.
Is Social Security different in Texas?
No. The SSA 2026 wage base is $184,500 nationwide.