Updated July 2026 · Rates change — verify before relying on this
Per Hour
$7.25
federal floor
Per Year
$15,080
full time, before tax
The minimum wage in Texas is approximately $7.25 per hour in 2026. Full time that works out to about $15,080 a year before taxes. Texas has not set a state minimum above the federal floor, so the federal rate of $7.25 applies.
| Hourly | $7.25 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $58.00 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $290.00 |
| Bi-Weekly (80 hours) | $580.00 |
| Monthly | $1,257 |
| Annual (2,080 hours) | $15,080 |
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks, before taxes and deductions.
About $1,161 a month. Single filer estimate — your actual withholding varies.
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Texas's minimum wage is approximately $7.25 per hour. That matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25, which applies because the state has not set a higher rate. Cities and counties may set higher local rates, and states adjust their rates periodically.
How much is Texas's minimum wage per year?
Working full time — 40 hours a week for 52 weeks — $7.25 an hour is about $15,080 a year before taxes, or roughly $1,257 a month.
What is minimum wage after taxes in Texas?
A full-time minimum wage worker in Texas takes home roughly $13,926 a year after estimated federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare. Actual withholding depends on your W-4 and personal circumstances.
Can a city have a higher minimum wage than the state?
Yes. Many cities and counties set local minimum wages above their state rate. Where federal, state, and local minimums differ, employers generally must pay whichever is highest.
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