Texas Minimum Wage (2026)
Statutory hourly rate, tipped employee rules, industry wage floors, and interactive take-home paycheck calculations for workers in Texas.
The Texas minimum wage in 2026 is $7.25 per hour, directly pegged to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The tipped minimum wage is $2.13 per hour, provided tips bring employee earnings to at least $7.25. Texas state law explicitly preempts municipal cities from establishing higher local minimum wages.
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Industry Wage Floors & Local Exemptions in Texas
Municipal Preemption (Texas Regulatory Consistency Act)
Texas law prevents cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston from enacting local minimum wage ordinances higher than the state statute.
Tipped Employee Rules ($2.13/hr base)
Employers may pay a cash wage of $2.13/hr if the employee's tips equal at least $5.12/hr. If total hourly earnings fall below $7.25, the employer must make up the difference.
Zero State Personal Income Tax Advantage
Texas has no personal state income tax, allowing hourly workers to retain more of their gross paycheck compared to high-tax states.
Historical Minimum Wage Progression in Texas (2022 - 2026)
5-year statutory increase track record.
| Calendar Year | Statutory Minimum Hourly Rate | Annual Full-Time Gross (2,080 Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.25/hr | $15,080 |
| 2023 | $7.25/hr | $15,080 |
| 2024 | $7.25/hr | $15,080 |
| 2025 | $7.25/hr | $15,080 |
| 2026 (Current) | $7.25/hr | $15,080 |
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### 2026 Minimum Wage Summary: Texas * **Statutory Minimum Wage (2026):** $7.25 / hour * **Annual Gross (40 hrs/wk, 52 wks):** $15,080 * **Weekly Gross:** $290.00 * **Overtime Rate (1.5x FLSA):** $10.88 / hr *Data Source: [PaycheckPulse 2026 Minimum Wage Directory](https://www.minimumwage.site/minimum-wage/texas)*
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Frequently Asked Questions: Texas Minimum Wage
Official answers regarding tips, overtime, and local municipal mandates.