Fort Worth, TX variant. This is a Fort Worth, 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.
Fort Worth paychecks are shaped by TX state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $70,275 median income and a cost-of-living index of 96 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Fort Worth paycheck
Fort Worth has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + TX state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 96) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Fort Worth take-home figure.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth residents pay no state or city income tax, as Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
Fort Worth has comparatively affordable home prices for a large Texas city, though costs have risen with regional growth.
Fort Worth's economy spans aerospace and defense manufacturing, logistics, and a long-standing role in the cattle and energy industries.
Worked example: $70,275 in Fort Worth
FICA on $70,275 is $5,376. No city income tax applies in Fort Worth. Federal and TX state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $295,000
- Median rent: $1,700/mo
- Median household income: $70,275
- Local sales tax: 8.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.1%
- Cost of living index: 96 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fort Worth have a city income tax?
No, Fort Worth has no separate city income tax beyond TX state tax.
What is the median income in Fort Worth?
About $70,275 per household.