Side-by-side take-home pay
| Salary | Texas take-home | Texas biweekly | New York take-home | New York biweekly | Difference / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $1,629 | $40,005 | $1,539 | Texas +$2,350 |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $2,369 | $57,784 | $2,222 | Texas +$3,808 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $3,045 | $73,877 | $2,841 | Texas +$5,303 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $4,377 | $105,538 | $4,059 | Texas +$8,253 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, no local taxes, 2026 rules. See each state in detail: Texas paycheck calculator and New York paycheck calculator.
Where the tax difference comes from
| At $75,000 | Texas | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $7,670 | $7,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | $5,738 | $5,738 |
| State income tax | $0 | $3,453 |
| State payroll programs (SDI, paid leave) | $0 | $355 |
| Total tax and deductions | $13,408 (17.9%) | $17,216 (23.0%) |
Federal income tax and FICA are the same everywhere, so the gap comes from state income tax and payroll programs. Texas has no state income tax on wages. New York's state income tax is 3.9%โ10.9%. Payroll programs: Texas โ none; New York โ SDI, PFL.
Beyond the paycheck: sales tax, prices and minimum wage
| Texas | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined average sales tax | 8.20% | 8.54% |
| Price level (US = 100) | 97.1 | 107.9 |
| $75,000 take-home, cost-of-living adjusted | $63,460 | $53,543 |
| Minimum wage (July 2026) | $7.25 | $16.00 |
Take-home pay is only part of the picture: housing, sales and property taxes can outweigh an income-tax saving. For the 50-state view, see the 2026 take-home pay study and all states ranked.
Frequently asked questions
Is take-home pay higher in Texas or New York?
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer keeps $3,808 more a year in Texas than in New York โ $61,593 in Texas versus $57,784 in New York (2026).
How much more do you keep at $150,000 in Texas?
At $150,000, a single filer keeps $8,253 more a year in Texas: $113,791 in Texas versus $105,538 in New York.
Does Texas or New York have a state income tax?
Texas has no state income tax on wages. New York's state income tax is 3.9%โ10.9%.
What are the sales taxes in Texas and New York?
Combined average sales tax (state plus average local) is 8.20% in Texas and 8.54% in New York (Tax Foundation, July 2026). A lower income tax can be offset by higher sales or property taxes.
After cost of living, where does a $75,000 salary go further?
Dividing take-home pay by each state's price level (BEA regional price parity, 2024), a $75,000 salary has the purchasing power of $63,460 in Texas and $53,543 in New York, so it goes further in Texas.
What are the minimum wages in Texas and New York?
Texas: $7.25 an hour. New York: $16.00 an hour (rates as of July 1, 2026; some cities set higher local rates).
Sources & methodology
- NY Tax Dept โ 2026 withholding tables (Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2025 rate reductions)
- Tax Foundation โ State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (as of July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis โ Regional Price Parities by State
- IRS โ Publication 15-T (2026)
Estimates for information only, not tax advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.