1. What is the Texas State Salary Calculator?

The Texas State Salary Calculator Hourly helps state employees estimate their take-home pay by calculating net hourly wage after deducting federal tax and FICA contributions from gross hourly earnings.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following simple equation:

Where:

• Gross Hourly — Your hourly wage before deductions
• Federal Tax — Estimated federal tax withholding per hour
• FICA — Social Security and Medicare taxes per hour

3. Importance of Net Salary Calculation

Details: Understanding your net hourly wage helps with personal budgeting, financial planning, and evaluating job offers or pay changes.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your gross hourly wage and estimated tax withholdings. For accurate results, use paycheck stubs or tax withholding calculators to determine your actual federal tax and FICA amounts.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this calculator account for Texas state taxes?
A: No, Texas doesn't have a state income tax, so only federal taxes and FICA are deducted.

Q2: What's included in FICA?
A: FICA includes Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes.

Q3: How can I estimate my federal tax withholding?
A: Use the IRS withholding calculator or check your most recent pay stub.

Q4: Are other deductions included?
A: This calculator only accounts for federal tax and FICA. Other deductions (retirement, insurance, etc.) would need to be subtracted separately.

Q5: Is this calculator specific to Texas state employees?
A: While designed for Texas state employees, it can be used by anyone whose primary deductions are federal tax and FICA.