Texas Hourly Pay Calculator (2026)
Hourly to annual to take-home, the way it actually works in Texas. Set your rate, weekly hours, and weeks worked — we project gross annual and apply 2026 federal taxes plus FICA. Texas adds nothing.
Common conversions to bookmark
- $15/hr × 40 × 52 = $31,200/yr → ~$27,200 take-home (single).
- $22/hr × 40 × 52 = $45,760/yr → ~$38,000 take-home (single).
- $30/hr × 40 × 52 = $62,400/yr → ~$50,500 take-home (single).
- $45/hr × 40 × 52 = $93,600/yr → ~$73,500 take-home (single).
- $75/hr × 40 × 52 = $156,000/yr → ~$115,000 take-home (single).
Texas wage law in one paragraph
Texas defaults to federal labor law. There’s no state minimum above $7.25, no daily-overtime statute, no state-mandated meal breaks for adult workers, and no paid family leave at the state level. The Texas Workforce Commission enforces wage payment laws (employers must pay you at least twice a month for non-exempt roles, monthly for exempt). For overtime disputes and wage theft, you’ll typically reference federal FLSA rules.
Tips for hourly workers in Texas
- Track your hours. Texas employers must keep records, but mistakes happen. A simple weekly log saves you in wage disputes and tax season alike.
- If you go over 40 hours/week regularly, verify your role’s exempt/non-exempt status with HR. Many salaried roles below the FLSA threshold (~$58,656/year in 2024) are actually owed overtime.
- Use HSAs if you can. Even hourly workers in HDHP plans benefit massively from HSA contributions — they shelter from FICA, where 401(k)s don’t.
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum wage in Texas?
Texas follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. The state has not enacted a higher minimum, though some cities (Austin, Dallas, Houston) pay above that for city employees and contractors. Tipped minimum wage is $2.13/hour federally — employers must make up the difference to $7.25 if tips fall short.
How is overtime calculated in Texas?
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies: non-exempt employees earn 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek. Texas does not have its own overtime law that exceeds federal — no daily overtime, no double-time mandates. Salaried workers earning above the FLSA threshold and meeting the duties test are exempt.
How much do I need to earn hourly to make $80,000 a year in Texas?
About $38.50 per hour at 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. If you take two weeks unpaid (50 working weeks), you'd need closer to $40/hour. Use the calculator above with hours and weeks set to your actual schedule for an exact figure.
Does the calculator include overtime?
Set your average weekly hours above 40 and the calculator will treat the extra hours as paid at your base rate by default — for time-and-a-half, multiply your hourly rate by 1.5 for the OT portion or just enter your average effective rate. We're working on a dedicated overtime mode.