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Professor Salary in Texas

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates — single filer, standard deduction

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Texas has no state income tax!
Texas is one of a handful of states with no individual income tax, which means you keep more of every paycheck compared to most other states. No state income tax. Among the highest property tax rates in the US.
$84,380
Gross Salary
national median
$67,748
Annual Take-Home
80.3% of gross
$5,646
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$2,606
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown — Texas

Based on national median Professor salary of $84,380, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$84,380
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 12.1%
-$10,177
Texas State Income Tax
No state income tax!
$0
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$5,232
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$1,224
Total Taxes
19.7% effective rate
-$16,632
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$67,748
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$5,646
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$2,606

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$67,748 (80.3%)
Federal Income Tax$10,177 (12.1%)
Texas State Tax (none)$0 (0.0%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$6,455 (7.6%)

Texas vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$84,380
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
None ★
Texas has no state income tax
Property Tax Rate
1.8%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
6.3%
State rate (local rates may vary)

No state income tax. Among the highest property tax rates in the US.

Calculators for Professors in Texas

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Professor Salary in Other States

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Professor Salary (US)
National median: $84,380
Related professions in Texas
High School Teacher$63,060School Administrator$103,460Tutor$36,630

Frequently Asked Questions — Professor in Texas

How much does a Professor take home in Texas?

On a national median salary of $84,380, a Professor in Texas takes home approximately $67,748/year ($5,646/month) after federal income tax, FICA taxes (no state income tax in Texas). This represents an effective total tax rate of 19.7%.

Does Texas have a state income tax?

Texas has no state individual income tax, which is a significant advantage for workers. On a $84,380 salary, you save $3,375–$5,907 compared to living in a high-tax state. No state income tax. Among the highest property tax rates in the US.

How does Texas compare to other states for Professors?

Texas is one of nine states with no state income tax, giving workers a built-in take-home pay advantage. On the same $84,380 salary, Texas residents keep more than workers in states like California, New York, or Minnesota.

What other taxes does a Professor pay in Texas?

In addition to federal income tax, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Texas cities. Texas's property tax rate is 1.8%, and the state sales tax rate is 6.3%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.