Texas Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Texas. See FICA, federal withholding, and no state income tax. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Texas. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and no state income tax. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Texas payroll facts: No state income tax — employees keep more. Median household income: $67,321. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Texas?
Texas employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Since Texas has no state income tax, there's no state withholding for employees.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Texas?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $67,321 salary, expect $5,722-$6,732 in additional employer taxes annually.
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