Tennessee Paycheck Calculator 2026
Tennessee does not tax wages, and its Hall income tax on interest and dividends no longer exists.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,368.94
$61,593 per year · 82.1% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Tennessee state income tax
- $0.00
- Take-home pay
- $2,368.94
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in Tennessee
Tennessee is one of the few US states with no state income tax on wages. That means the only taxes withheld from a Tennessee paycheck are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) — there is no state income tax line at all.
Because Tennessee skips state income tax, take-home pay here is typically higher than in a state with comparable wages but a state income tax. Keep in mind that Tennessee may rely more heavily on sales tax, property tax, or other charges to fund public services.
What changes a Tennessee paycheck?
Tennessee's Department of Revenue confirms that the Hall income tax, which applied only to interest on bonds and notes and dividends on stock, was repealed for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021. Wages were never covered, so a Tennessee paycheck has no state income tax withheld at any salary.
Your take-home pay therefore depends on federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and whatever pre-tax benefits you choose. Tennessee has no state disability insurance or paid-leave deduction from employee pay.
Tennessee's state and local revenue comes largely from sales tax and property tax, so the cost of living shows up at the register rather than on the pay stub. Voluntary deductions such as health premiums are not included unless you enter them.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Tennessee
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Tennessee. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $50,390 per year — 84% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Tennessee state income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $50,390 | $1,938 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Tennessee
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | TN tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320 |
| $60,000 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $85,000 | $0 | $68,628 | $2,640 |
| $120,000 | $0 | $93,250 | $3,587 |
Sources and limitations
The 2026 Tennessee tax inputs on this page are based on Tennessee tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
Tennessee has no state income tax, so your only paycheck withholdings are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
How much state tax is withheld from a Tennessee paycheck?
None. Tennessee does not tax wage income, so $0 is withheld for state income tax. Your paycheck only loses federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%).
Is take-home pay higher in Tennessee?
Generally yes, at the paycheck level — with no state income tax deducted, more of your gross pay reaches your account than in a comparable state that taxes wages. Other costs like sales or property tax may offset this overall.