Texas Income Tax on $80,000 — No State Income Tax (2025)
2025 IRS data — updated for current tax year
Gross Income
$80,000
Federal Income Tax
$9,214
Texas State Tax
$0
FICA
$6,120
Total Effective Rate
19.17%
Take-Home Pay
$64,666
Key Facts
- Texas levies no state income tax on wages — one of nine US states with this advantage.
- At $80,000, federal income tax is $9,214 (11.52% effective rate).
- FICA adds $6,120 (Social Security + Medicare), bringing total tax to $15,334.
- Take-home is $64,666 — 80.83% of gross pay.
$80,000 Income Tax Breakdown in Texas
| Tax | Amount | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $9,214 | 11.52% |
| Texas State Income Tax | $0 | 0.00% |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $4,960 | 6.20% |
| Medicare (1.45%+) | $1,160 | 1.45% |
| Total Tax | $15,334 | 19.17% |
| Take-Home Pay | $64,666 | 80.83% |
$80,000 Federal Tax — Filing Status Comparison
| Filing Status | Federal Tax | Eff. Rate | Take-Home (fed only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $9,214 | 11.52% | $70,786 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $5,523 | 6.90% | $74,477 |
| Married Filing Separately | $9,214 | 11.52% | $70,786 |
| Head of Household | $6,560 | 8.20% | $73,440 |