Tax year 2026 · updated August 23, 2026 · engine estimates
Texas $20 an hour after taxes (2026)
$20 an hour at 40 hours is $41,600 a year before tax. This 2026 Texas page runs that wage through the Takehome Cash engine for a single filer. Texas does not tax wages at the state level in this 2026 model (tax kind: none).
Your pay
Estimated take-home
per paycheck
| Item | Paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross | $800.00 | $41,600.00 |
| Federal income tax | $54.08 | $2,812.00 |
| Social Security | $49.60 | $2,579.20 |
| Medicare | $11.60 | $603.20 |
| State income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total tax | $115.28 | $5,994.40 |
| Net / take-home | $684.72 | $35,605.60 |
Estimate only — not tax advice or full tax software. 2026 federal brackets and a simplified state model. Omits local taxes, most credits, and year-to-date wage-base tracking. Confirm with your pay stub or a tax professional.
$20 an hour at 40 hours is $41,600 a year ($20 × 40 × 52). This 2026 Texas page answers take-home for that steady week, not overtime or unpaid time off.
Texas does not tax wages at the state level in this 2026 model (tax kind: none). The single-filer state standard deduction we encode for Texas is $0 (zero in this model). The model does not apply a personal exemption. Texas has no state individual income tax on wages. Federal tax still uses the IRS 2026 standard deduction and brackets; FICA is 6.2% Social Security up to the SSA wage base plus 1.45% Medicare.
Labeled estimate: about $35,605.60 take-home per year ($684.72 per week) for a single filer. Texas W-2 employees, relocators from California or New York, and anyone comparing a no-state-tax check.
Change the state or hours in the widget if your week is different. Last reviewed August 23, 2026. Figures omit local taxes and most credits.
Sample estimates
$20/hr × 40h, Texas, single (estimate): annual net $35,605.60 · per paycheck $684.72 · effective tax 14.4%. Estimate only.
Engine estimates for tax year 2026 — not tax advice or a pay stub. Omits local taxes, most credits, and SDI/PFML. See methodology.
Related: All hourly × state pages · Texas paycheck calculator · Texas $15 an hour · Texas $25 an hour · Texas $80,000 salary take-home
FAQ
What is $20 an hour take-home pay in Texas in 2026?
The Takehome Cash engine estimate for a single filer with no 401(k) and no health premium is $35,605.60 a year, or about $684.72 per week, on $41,600.00 annualized gross. That is an estimate, not a pay stub.
Does Texas have a state income tax on wages?
No. Texas has no state wage tax in this 2026 model (kind: none). Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare still apply.
Is this my actual paycheck?
No. It is a labeled engine estimate for tax year 2026. Employers use Publication 15-T / Form W-4 methods. We omit most credits, itemized deductions, local taxes, SDI/PFML, and unemployment insurance. Change the calculator fields to match your stub.