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Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, and its old Hall tax on investment income was fully repealed in 2021. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Tennessee after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tablesNo state income tax2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,938.08per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Tennessee paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxNone
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#5 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Tennessee?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Take-home pay$1,938.08$50,390

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Tennessee takes home about $84,710 a year ($3,258.08 bi-weekly).

Tennessee take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICATennessee taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$0$26,285$1,010.96
$40,000$2,620$3,060$0$34,320$1,320.00
$50,000$3,820$3,825$0$42,355$1,629.04
$60,000$5,020$4,590$0$50,390$1,938.08
$75,000$7,670$5,738$0$61,593$2,368.94
$100,000$13,170$7,650$0$79,180$3,045.38
$150,000$24,734$11,475$0$113,791$4,376.58
$200,000$36,734$14,339$0$148,927$5,727.96

Paychecks in a no-income-tax state

Tennessee is one of nine states that don't tax wages, alongside Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. Your paycheck still has federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare withheld. If you work remotely for an employer in another state, you generally pay tax only to your home state, but a few states (such as New York) apply "convenience of the employer" rules to non-residents.

How Tennessee compares

On a $75,000 salary, Tennessee ranks #5 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $61,593 a year, or 82.1% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Tennessee tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Tennessee withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tennessee have a state income tax?

No. Tennessee doesn't tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of your paycheck.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Tennessee?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Tennessee takes home about $50,390 a year, or $1,938.08 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Tennessee?

On a $60,000 salary, about 16% of gross pay goes to taxes in Tennessee: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Tennessee?

No. Tennessee cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Tennessee a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Tennessee ranks #5 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $61,593 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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