Tennessee paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | None |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | — |
| Personal exemptions & credits | — |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | None |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- No state income tax on wages (and no Hall tax since 2021).
- No local income taxes anywhere in Tennessee.
- Unemployment insurance premiums are paid by employers only.
- Tennessee relies on one of the highest combined sales tax rates in the U.S.
Tennessee salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Tennessee salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $26,285 | $1,010.96 |
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 |
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $1,629.04 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 |
| $125,000 | $96,704 | $3,719.37 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $4,376.58 |
Tennessee hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Tennessee. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $524.02 | $27,249 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $620.44 | $32,263 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $684.72 | $35,606 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $845.42 | $43,962 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $1,006.12 | $52,318 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,295.41 | $67,361 |
Tennessee vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Tennessee and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| Mississippi | $2,268 | $59,325 | $2,281.71 |
| North Carolina | $2,484 | $59,109 | $2,273.41 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | $2,272.50 |
| Missouri | $2,534 | $59,059 | $2,271.50 |
| Arkansas | $2,712 | $58,880 | $2,264.62 |
| Georgia | $2,994 | $58,599 | $2,253.79 |
| Alabama | $3,127 | $58,466 | $2,248.69 |
| Virginia | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234.39 |
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is deducted from a paycheck in TN?
Just federal income tax plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare. There is no Tennessee state withholding.
Do I need a Tennessee W-4?
No. Tennessee has no state withholding certificate; only the federal Form W-4 affects your paycheck.
Is a $60,000 salary good in Tennessee?
With no state income tax, a single filer earning $60,000 keeps about $50,390 a year (roughly $1,938 every two weeks) before benefits — more than the same salary in most income-tax states.
What is the Tennessee income tax rate in 2026?
Tennessee has no state income tax. Only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of paychecks.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Tennessee?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Tennessee takes home about $42,355 a year, or $1,629.04 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Tennessee?
About $79,180 a year ($3,045.38 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 20.8%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Tennessee?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $845.42 a week, or $43,962 a year.
How often are the Tennessee rates updated?
We verify federal and Tennessee rates every January and whenever Tennessee changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Tennessee Department of Revenue
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.