Frequently asked questions
- Does Austin charge a city income tax?
- No. The City of Austin and Travis County do not impose an income tax. Texas has no state income tax. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA only.
- I get RSUs that vest — how do those show up on my paycheck?
- RSUs are taxed as ordinary income at vest. The fair market value at vest is added to your W-2 wages on that paycheck and federal supplemental withholding applies (22% flat up to $1M/yr, 37% above). FICA applies. Your employer typically sells some shares to cover the withholding. No Texas state tax on the gain because Texas has no income tax.
- My equity vested but my paycheck looks the same — why?
- Many tech employers run RSU vesting through a separate off-cycle payroll run, which is why your normal pay stub does not change. Check your year-end W-2 or your equity portal (Schwab Stock Plan, Fidelity NetBenefits, E*TRADE Stock Plan) for the actual income added.
- Does Texas have SDI or PFL?
- No. Texas has no state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Many Austin tech employers offer generous PTO and private disability instead.
- What lines should I expect on an Austin paycheck?
- Federal income tax. Social Security (6.2% to $184,500). Medicare (1.45%). Additional Medicare (0.9%) if YTD wages cross $200,000. Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA, Section 125 health if elected. No state or local tax line.
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Austin Paycheck Calculator
Austin paychecks are simple. No Texas state income tax. No Austin city or Travis County income tax. No TX SDI or PFL. For tech workers with RSUs and performance bonuses, the only state-side complication is zero — because Texas has none.
Federal + FICA only
Paycheck calculator
Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.
Estimated take-home (per period)
$2,433.04
Estimated take-home (annual): $63,259.00
Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.
Source
Texas has no state personal income tax statute. Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Common questions
- Does Austin charge a city income tax?
- No. The City of Austin and Travis County do not impose an income tax. Texas has no state income tax. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA only.
- I get RSUs that vest — how do those show up on my paycheck?
- RSUs are taxed as ordinary income at vest. The fair market value at vest is added to your W-2 wages on that paycheck and federal supplemental withholding applies (22% flat up to $1M/yr, 37% above). FICA applies. Your employer typically sells some shares to cover the withholding. No Texas state tax on the gain because Texas has no income tax.
- My equity vested but my paycheck looks the same — why?
- Many tech employers run RSU vesting through a separate off-cycle payroll run, which is why your normal pay stub does not change. Check your year-end W-2 or your equity portal (Schwab Stock Plan, Fidelity NetBenefits, E*TRADE Stock Plan) for the actual income added.
- Does Texas have SDI or PFL?
- No. Texas has no state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Many Austin tech employers offer generous PTO and private disability instead.
- What lines should I expect on an Austin paycheck?
- Federal income tax. Social Security (6.2% to $184,500). Medicare (1.45%). Additional Medicare (0.9%) if YTD wages cross $200,000. Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA, Section 125 health if elected. No state or local tax line.
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PayslipIQ provides educational information and estimated calculations only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, accounting, employment, benefits, or payroll advice. PayslipIQ is not a CPA firm, law firm, financial advisor, payroll provider, or tax authority. Always verify your paycheck, deductions, withholdings, and tax position with your employer's payroll department, a qualified CPA, the IRS, your state tax authority, or another appropriately qualified professional. Calculations are estimates; your actual paycheck may differ based on factors specific to your employer, location, benefits elections, and personal tax situation.