How Tennessee taxes your paycheck
Tennessee never taxed wages. The Hall income tax, which applied to interest and dividends, was phased out and fully repealed for tax years starting January 1, 2021.
Your take-home pay in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville or Chattanooga depends on federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and the deductions you choose.
| Deduction | Rate | Applies to wages up to |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | No limit |
| Social Security | 6.2% | $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% (2.35% over $200,000) | No limit |
| Tennessee income tax | None | – |
How to use the Tennessee paycheck calculator
Enter your salary, or your hourly wage and hours, choose how often you are paid and pick the filing status on your W-4. The calculator estimates your Tennessee (TN) take-home pay for each paycheck and for the year, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
It follows the published withholding formulas that employers' payroll systems use, so it works as a paycheck estimator for a job offer, a raise or a change to your W-4. Open "401(k), benefits and W-4 details" to add pre-tax deductions, dependents or extra withholding. Your real paycheck can differ if your employer takes out deductions the calculator does not know about.
Tennessee take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard W-4 with no dependents, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, in Tennessee.
| Salary | Per paycheck | Per year | Taxes per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,010.96 | $26,285.00 | $3,715.00 |
| $40,000 | $1,320.00 | $34,320.00 | $5,680.00 |
| $50,000 | $1,629.05 | $42,355.00 | $7,645.00 |
| $60,000 | $1,938.07 | $50,390.00 | $9,610.00 |
| $75,000 | $2,368.94 | $61,592.50 | $13,407.50 |
| $100,000 | $3,045.38 | $79,180.00 | $20,820.00 |
| $150,000 | $4,376.58 | $113,791.00 | $36,209.00 |
| Hourly rate | Per week | Per year | Before taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 an hour | $524.02 | $27,249.20 | $31,200 |
| $20.00 an hour | $684.72 | $35,605.60 | $41,600 |
| $25.00 an hour | $845.42 | $43,962.00 | $52,000 |
| $30.00 an hour | $1,006.12 | $52,318.40 | $62,400 |
| $40.00 an hour | $1,295.41 | $67,361.20 | $83,200 |
| $50.00 an hour | $1,576.81 | $81,994.00 | $104,000 |
Tennessee paycheck questions
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. Tennessee does not tax wages, and the Hall tax on interest and dividends ended in 2021.
Are there city income taxes in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee cities and counties do not tax wages.
Sources
- IRS: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- Social Security wage base for 2026
- 2026 401(k) contribution limit
Tax figures last reviewed October 7, 2026. How we calculate