Current Minimum Wage in Texas
The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. This is $0 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $58 | 8 |
| Weekly | $290 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $580 | 80 |
| Monthly | $1,257 | ~173 |
| Annual | $15,080 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Texas can be paid a cash wage of $2.13/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $7.25/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
No scheduled increases. Matches federal rate.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $20 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (TX)
~$15.66/hr
Based on cost of living index (92.1)
Cost of Living Context
Texas's cost of living index is 92.1 (national average = 100). This means living in Texas is 7.9% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Texas is $20.22/hr, which is 179% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Matches federal minimum. State preempts local minimum wage ordinances. No state income tax.
How This Compares
| Metric | TX | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $2.13 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $15,080 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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