Is $40,000 a good salary
in Texas?
See how $40,000/year ranks against workers in Texas, what it leaves after rent and essentials, and how it compares to other states.
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Salary Insight
This salary is below average in this state (-41% vs median), leaving an estimated $1,081/month after rent and essentials.
15th
Percentile in Texas
🟡 Manageable
Lifestyle rating
$1,081
Est. monthly savings
⚠️Median rent in Texas takes up 47% of your take-home. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent under 30%. See full budget breakdown →
Estimates use state median rent and 15% essentials allocation. See how this compares to others in Texas →
Monthly budget
Monthly take-home (single)$2,860
Median rent in Texas−-$652
Essentials estimate (15%)−$429
Monthly left over$1,081
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