Hourly to Salary for Texas (2026)
Texas (TX) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$7.25/hr
Minimum Annual Salary (at 40 hrs/wk)
$15,080
Median Hourly Rate
$32.21/hr
Median Household Income
$67,000
State Income Tax Rate
None (no state income tax)
How This Calculator Works in Texas
This calculator converts an hourly wage to its annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly salary equivalents for workers in Texas. Enter your hourly rate and work schedule to see the breakdown. It uses the standard 2,080-hour work year by default and can be adjusted for different weekly hours or weeks per year to match your actual schedule.
Texas Overview
Texas's minimum wage is $7.25/hr per hour — Texas does not set a state minimum wage above the federal level of $7.25/hr. Several Texas cities have attempted local minimums, but state preemption laws prevent enforcement of local wage ordinances. The median hourly wage in Texas is approximately $32.21/hr, and the median household income is $67,000. Texas has no state income tax, which makes gross-to-net pay conversion simpler and gives workers more take-home pay per dollar earned.
How Texas Compares
Texas's minimum wage of $7.25 matches neighboring Louisiana's $7.25. The median hourly rate of $32.21 exceeds Louisiana's $25.00. States with higher minimum wages generally have higher costs of living — Texas's cost of living index is 92 compared to the national average of 100.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $7.25/hr min wage | Louisiana has a minimum wage of $7.25, a median hourly rate of approximately $25.00, and a state income tax rate up to 4.25%. |
| Oklahoma | $7.25/hr min wage | Oklahoma has a minimum wage of $7.25, a median hourly rate of approximately $26.44, and a state income tax rate up to 4.75%. |
| New Mexico | $12.00/hr min wage | New Mexico has a minimum wage of $12.00, a median hourly rate of approximately $25.48, and a state income tax rate up to 5.9%. |
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which translates to $15,080 annually at full time. Texas's minimum wage of $7.25 yields an annual salary of $15,080. The median hourly wage in Texas is approximately $32.21, which is above the national median of roughly $26.44 per hour.
Tips for Texas Residents
- 1Texas relies on the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr with no state supplement. The lack of a state income tax, however, means workers keep a larger share of their earnings. Use the state minimum as a baseline when evaluating hourly job offers in Texas.
- 2The standard conversion assumes 2,080 working hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks). Adjust for unpaid time off if your employer does not offer paid vacation.
- 3Texas has no state income tax, so your hourly-to-salary conversion is closer to your actual take-home pay than in states with income taxes. You still owe federal taxes and FICA.
- 4If you regularly work overtime in Texas, your effective annual salary will be higher than the standard 40-hour calculation. Use the overtime calculator for a more precise estimate.
- 5When comparing hourly pay to a salaried offer, add the value of benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off — these typically represent 20-30% of additional compensation value.