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Texas Paycheck Calculator

See what an hourly wage or salary is really worth in Texas. Enter your pay and hours to get gross and estimated take-home pay per week, paycheck, month and year, including overtime.

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Texas state income tax $0

Estimate for the 2026 tax year using the standard deduction and 2026 federal brackets. Texas has no state income tax. Overtime is paid at 1.5×. Actual withholding depends on your W-4, benefits and pre-tax deductions.

How the Texas Paycheck Calculator works

Your gross pay is your hourly rate times regular hours, plus overtime at 1.5 times your rate, times the weeks you work. For salaried roles we start from the annual figure.

From that we subtract an estimate of federal income tax (using the 2026 standard deduction and brackets for your filing status) plus Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). Texas has no state income tax, so there is nothing else to take out at the state level.

Your real paycheck can differ because of your W-4 choices, health insurance, retirement contributions and other pre-tax deductions.

Tips from our recruiters

Compare offers by take-home, not just hourly rate: a $1/hr raise at 40 hours is about $2,080 a year before tax.
Overtime adds up fast: five extra hours a week at $20/hr is roughly $7,800 a year in gross pay.
Ask whether a temp role converts to permanent and when benefits start; that changes the real value of an offer.

Frequently asked questions

Does Texas have a state income tax?

No. Texas does not tax personal income, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld, plus any benefits or deductions you choose.

How much is $20 an hour per year in Texas?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes. Use the calculator to see your estimated take-home based on your filing status.

How is overtime calculated in Texas?

Texas follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act: non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Why is my actual paycheck different from the estimate?

Withholding depends on your W-4, and many paychecks also include health insurance premiums, retirement contributions and other deductions. The calculator gives a planning estimate, not a pay stub.