Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas has no personal income tax, and the state constitution requires voter approval to create one. The state relies on a 6.25% sales tax (up to 8.25% with local taxes), the franchise (margin) tax on businesses and relatively high local property taxes.
That makes Texas one of nine states — with Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming — where wages are free of state income tax. Your paycheck still has federal income tax withheld, plus Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on high wages).
| State income tax on wages | None |
| State sales tax rate | 6.25% plus local |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Take-home on $75,000 (single) | $61,593 |
Take-home pay in Texas: $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Because there is no state income tax, take-home pay in Texas depends only on federal income tax and FICA. These 2026 figures assume W-2 wages, the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
| Wages | Filing status | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $3,530 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $1,780 | $3,825 | $44,395 | $3,700 |
| $75,000 | Single | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $4,640 | $5,738 | $64,623 | $5,385 |
| $100,000 | Single | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $6,598 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $7,640 | $7,650 | $84,710 | $7,059 |
Local income taxes in Texas
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other Texas taxes
The Texas state sales tax rate is 6.25%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,875 in state sales tax alone — a big part of how the state funds itself without an income tax.
Compare Texas with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Texas and its neighbors. Texas is the cheapest in its area on this salary, while Oklahoma would cost about $2,830 more.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | No income tax | — | $0 | — |
| New Mexico | Graduated | 5.9% | $2,359 | +$2,359 |
| Oklahoma | Graduated | 4.5% | $2,830 | +$2,830 |
| Arkansas | Graduated | 3.7% | $2,296 | +$2,296 |
| Louisiana | Flat | 3% | $1,864 | +$1,864 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
Moving to Texas?
Becoming a Texas resident ends state income tax on your wages from the day you move, but your former state can still tax income earned before the move and, in some cases, retirement or deferred compensation tied to work done there. Keep proof of your new domicile — a driver’s license, voter registration, lease or deed and where you spend your time. If you keep working remotely for an employer in a state with a “convenience of the employer” rule, such as New York, that state may still tax your wages.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Source: official Texas tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Texas income tax FAQ
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas has no personal income tax, and the state constitution requires voter approval to create one. The state relies on a 6.25% sales tax (up to 8.25% with local taxes), the franchise (margin) tax on businesses and relatively high local property taxes.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Texas?
About $61,593 a year ($5,133 a month) for a single filer in 2026: $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, and $0 of state income tax. A married couple earning $75,000 keeps about $64,623.
What taxes do Texas residents pay instead?
Texas charges a 6.25% state sales tax plus local rates, and residents pay local property taxes. Federal income tax and FICA apply exactly as in every other state.
How much do I save in Texas versus neighboring states?
On $75,000 of wages a single filer saves about $2,359 compared with New Mexico, $2,830 compared with Oklahoma, $2,296 compared with Arkansas, $1,864 compared with Louisiana in state income tax each year.
Will Texas withhold state tax from my paycheck?
No — employers in Texas withhold only federal income tax and FICA. If you work in another state, that state’s tax may be withheld instead.