Texas Salary Guide (2026)
Whether you're evaluating a job offer, negotiating a raise, or relocating to Texas, understanding what salaries look like in the TX job market is essential. Here's the latest SalaryLabs wage and tax context for pay in Texas.
Average Salaries in Texas by Occupation (2026)
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 115.000 | 55.29 | 9.583 |
| Registered Nurse | 74.000 | 35.58 | 6.167 |
| Teacher (Public) | 57.000 | 27.40 | 4.750 |
| Accountant | 64.000 | 30.77 | 5.333 |
| Oil & Gas Engineer | 108.000 | 51.92 | 9.000 |
Source note: SalaryLabs editorial state wage references informed by public BLS wage context. Figures are directional benchmarks for Texas, not a live official lookup.
How to use this page: treat it as a quick state snapshot, not a filing-grade or relocation-grade answer. For a real decision, pair this directional wage context with the main Salary Calculator, Take Home Pay, and US Salary Heatmap.
Best use case in Texas: use this page when the question is not just “what is my gross hourly rate?” but “how should I read a salary in this state before I go deeper?” The most useful signal here is the combination of Austin's higher local benchmark (80.000/year), no state income tax, and a cost-of-living index of 93. That mix tells you whether Texas looks stronger as a paycheck state, a purchasing-power state, or simply a neutral gross-pay reference before you run a fuller take-home or relocation check.
Cost of Living in Texas
Texas's cost of living index is 93 (national average = 100). Texas's cost of living is close to the national average, so a salary here is roughly equivalent in purchasing power to the same salary elsewhere.
Texas Tax Overview (2026)
When you receive your paycheck in Texas, the following deductions apply:
- Federal income tax: 10–37% depending on your income bracket (2026 IRS rates)
- Texas state income tax: no state income tax
- Social Security: 6.2% on income up to $184,500
- Medicare: 1.45% on all income (additional 0.9% above $200K)
Minimum Wage in Texas (2026)
The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. At 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, that equals $15.080/year gross. This matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour.