Tennessee paycheck taxes at a glance
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Tennessee rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | None on wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main Tennessee rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Take-home pay examples in Tennessee
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $2,860 | $1,320 | $0 | 14.2% |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $4,199 | $1,938 | $0 | 16.0% |
| $80,000 | $65,110 | $5,426 | $2,504 | $0 | 18.6% |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $6,598 | $3,045 | $0 | 20.8% |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $9,483 | $4,377 | $0 | 24.1% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Tennessee does not tax wages, and its Hall tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed effective January 1, 2021.
- Groceries are taxed at a reduced 4% state rate plus local tax, versus the 7% general state rate.
- Tennessee's average combined state and local sales tax rate of 9.61% is the second-highest in the country (Tax Foundation, July 2026).
Also see the Tennessee sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. Tennessee does not tax wages, so paychecks only have federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Tennessee?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $50,390 a year ($4,199 a month) in Tennessee, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.