Austin, TX variant. This is a Austin, TX-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Austin paychecks are shaped by TX state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $89,415 median income and a cost-of-living index of 119 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Austin paycheck
Austin has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + TX state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 119) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Austin take-home figure.
About Austin, TX
Austin residents pay no state or city income tax, as Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
Austin's housing market has grown sharply in recent years, with home prices and rents rising amid rapid population growth.
Austin's economy is anchored by a fast-growing technology sector and its role as the Texas state capital and a major university town.
Worked example: $89,415 in Austin
FICA on $89,415 is $6,840. No city income tax applies in Austin. Federal and TX state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $540,000
- Median rent: $2,100/mo
- Median household income: $89,415
- Local sales tax: 8.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.95%
- Cost of living index: 119 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Austin have a city income tax?
No, Austin has no separate city income tax beyond TX state tax.
What is the median income in Austin?
About $89,415 per household.