San Antonio local income tax
San Antonio workers pay no state or city income tax; only federal income tax and FICA come out of a paycheck.
Texas has no personal income tax, so San Antonio has no income tax on wages. The Texas Constitution prohibits a tax on the net incomes of individuals, and city services are funded mainly through property and sales taxes.
See the full state picture on the Texas paycheck calculator, and how local taxes are modelled in our methodology.
San Antonio take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid biweekly, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. “Texas” shows a state with no income tax for comparison.
| Salary | San Antonio take-home / year | Biweekly | Texas only (no city tax) | Texas (no income tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $1,320 | $34,320 | $34,320 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $1,938 | $50,390 | $50,390 |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $2,369 | $61,593 | $61,593 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $3,045 | $79,180 | $79,180 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $4,377 | $113,791 | $113,791 |
More levels: $75,000 after tax in Texas, $100,000, and the salary hub.
San Antonio vs the other pilot cities
Take-home on $75,000 for a single filer, highest first. Cities in states with no income tax lead; local taxes like NYC’s and Philadelphia’s pull cities down.
| # | City | Take-home on $75,000 | Local tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $61,593 | None |
| 2 | San Antonio | $61,593 | None |
| 3 | Dallas | $61,593 | None |
| 4 | Phoenix | $60,120 | None |
| 5 | Chicago | $58,025 | None |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $57,843 | None |
| 7 | San Diego | $57,843 | None |
| 8 | San Jose | $57,843 | None |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $56,489 | Yes |
| 10 | New York City | $55,312 | Yes |
Compare whole states in our take-home pay study, or see Texas vs California.
Frequently asked questions
Does San Antonio have a city income tax?
No. Texas has no personal income tax, so neither the state nor San Antonio takes income tax from your wages. Federal income tax and FICA still apply.
How much is $75,000 after tax in San Antonio?
A single filer earning $75,000 in San Antonio takes home about $61,593 a year, or $2,369 every two weeks, in 2026 (federal tax, FICA included, no other deductions).
How does San Antonio compare with Texas for take-home pay?
At $75,000, a single filer keeps $61,593 in San Antonio versus $61,593 in a state with no income tax like Texas, a difference of $0 a year in favor of the no-income-tax state.
What is the minimum wage in San Antonio?
San Antonio follows the Texas minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum.
Which state taxes apply to a San Antonio paycheck?
None. Texas has no state income tax on wages, so only federal income tax and FICA come out of a San Antonio paycheck.
Is this San Antonio paycheck calculator accurate?
It uses the same 2026 engine as the rest of the site: IRS Publication 15-T for federal withholding, FICA, and Texas's rules. Your employer's payroll may differ slightly, and it is an estimate, not tax advice.
Sources & methodology
- Texas Constitution, Article 8, Section 24-a (no tax on the net incomes of individuals)
- Tax Foundation — Local Income Taxes: City- and County-Level Income and Wage Taxes (lists the states that allow them)
- IRS — Publication 15-T (2026)
Local-tax status and minimum wages checked September 29, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.