El Paso, TX variant. This is a El Paso, 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.
El Paso paychecks are shaped by TX state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $53,291 median income and a cost-of-living index of 84 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a El Paso paycheck
El Paso has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + TX state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 84) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your El Paso take-home figure.
About El Paso, TX
El Paso residents pay no state or city income tax, as Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
El Paso is one of the most affordable large-city housing markets in the country, with low home prices and rents.
El Paso's economy is shaped by its position as a major border and trade city, along with a substantial military presence.
Worked example: $53,291 in El Paso
FICA on $53,291 is $4,077. No city income tax applies in El Paso. Federal and TX state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $215,000
- Median rent: $1,100/mo
- Median household income: $53,291
- Local sales tax: 8.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.21%
- Cost of living index: 84 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does El Paso have a city income tax?
No, El Paso has no separate city income tax beyond TX state tax.
What is the median income in El Paso?
About $53,291 per household.