Texas Income Tax Guide — What You Actually Keep

Data: 2026-Q2 · BLS · HUD · KFF

Texas tax overview

Texas has no state income tax.

No state income tax

Take-home pay by salary

Gross Federal State FICA Take-Home
$50,000 $3,962 $0 $3,825 $42,214
$70,000 $7,014 $0 $5,355 $57,631
$100,000 $13,614 $0 $7,650 $78,736
$130,000 $20,447 $0 $9,945 $99,608
$180,000 $32,447 $0 $13,770 $133,783

Single filer, standard deduction. Illustrative — not exact. Source: IRS 2025, Tax Foundation 2025.

FAQ

Texas Income Tax — FAQ

What is the income tax rate in Texas?

Texas has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.

What is take-home pay on $70,000 in Texas?

On a $70,000 salary in Texas, take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA, and state tax is approximately $4,803/month. Source: IRS 2025, Tax Foundation 2025.

How does Texas compare to a no-tax state?

Texas is itself a no-income-tax state — your take-home is among the highest for any given salary.

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