State withholding settings
The 2026 model has no state wage income-tax withholding for Texas. Federal withholding and FICA can still affect take-home pay.
Explore an itemized pay estimate for Texas. Choose a supported year and review the assumptions, withholding settings, and official sources.
Generate Pay Stub’s free tool compares ordinary employee payroll estimates. Choose 2025 or 2026 in the calculator; the reference below describes its supported 2026 model.
The 2026 model has no state wage income-tax withholding for Texas. Federal withholding and FICA can still affect take-home pay.
No additional statewide employee program deduction is included in the reviewed Texas model. This does not mean every possible payroll deduction is zero: benefits, local taxes, retirement, and other arrangements need their own review.
Use the selected year’s instructions and actual payroll records. This estimate does not establish eligibility, handle every employment arrangement, or prepare a tax return.
The result is a payroll comparison, with assumptions that matter to how it is calculated.
The state projection uses ordinary wages from one employer and assumes residence and work in the same state. Different taxable wage bases, cross-state work, special plans, and local rules need a separate review.
Annual projections and rounded averages help you compare figures. Individual checks can differ as wages reach a yearly limit or an additional withholding threshold.
Check certificate elections and coverage choices. The calculator does not decide eligibility, prepare a return, calculate a refund, or replace advice tailored to your payroll circumstances.
Calculate an estimate to see the assumptions that apply to the selected model.