Arlington TX Wage Calculator — Take-Home Pay & Living Wage Check
Calculate your annual salary, estimated federal tax, and take-home pay — then see how it compares to the Arlington TX living wage ($22.10/hr per MIT Living Wage Calculator).
💰 Arlington TX Wage Calculator
What Is the Living Wage in Arlington TX?
According to MIT’s Living Wage Calculator, the living wage for a single adult in Arlington, TX (Tarrant County) is $22.10 per hour as of 2025. This represents the minimum income needed to cover basic expenses including housing, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes without government subsidies.
At 40 hours/week, $22.10/hour equals approximately $45,968 per year gross — or roughly $37,000–$39,000 take-home depending on filing status and deductions.
Key Facts About Wages in Arlington TX
- Texas minimum wage: $7.25/hr (federal minimum; Texas has no higher state minimum)
- Arlington median household income: ~$66,000/year
- Top-paying sectors in Arlington: Aerospace/defence (Lockheed Martin HQ nearby), healthcare, financial services, entertainment/hospitality
- No Texas state income tax — take-home pay is higher in TX vs states with income tax
- WC2026 impact: Hospitality wages in Arlington are expected to rise 8–12% in 2026 due to World Cup demand
Texas Paycheck: What’s Deducted?
Texas employees pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45% = 7.65%) but no state income tax. This calculator uses 2025 federal tax brackets as a simplified estimate. Your actual take-home will vary based on deductions, pre-tax benefits (401k, health insurance), and local employer practices.