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Housekeeper Salary in Texas (2026)
$14.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,012/year ($2,168/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $37,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 63,110 Housekeeper jobs in Texas (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Housekeeper salary of $29,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $26,012 — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,379 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,269 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,012 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,168 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Texas?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Texas is $29,660 per year ($14.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,650 and $34,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Texas?
- On the median salary of $29,660, a single filer in Texas takes home about $26,012 per year ($2,168 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 63,110 Housekeeper jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.