Houston, TX variant. This is a Houston, 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.
Houston paychecks are shaped by TX state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $62,894 median income and a cost-of-living index of 97 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Houston paycheck
Houston has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + TX state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 97) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Houston take-home figure.
About Houston, TX
Houston residents pay no state or city income tax, since Texas does not impose a personal income tax, leaving more take-home pay relative to many large cities.
Houston has comparatively affordable home prices and rents, supported by ample land and the city's notable lack of formal zoning laws.
Houston's economy is heavily tied to the energy industry, alongside major medical, aerospace, and shipping sectors.
Worked example: $62,894 in Houston
FICA on $62,894 is $4,811. No city income tax applies in Houston. Federal and TX state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $270,000
- Median rent: $1,700/mo
- Median household income: $62,894
- Local sales tax: 8.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.31%
- Cost of living index: 97 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Houston have a city income tax?
No, Houston has no separate city income tax beyond TX state tax.
What is the median income in Houston?
About $62,894 per household.