How Tennessee Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026
Tennessee does not tax wages, and its former tax on investment income was repealed in 2021. Tennessee relies heavily on sales tax instead.
Because Tennessee does not tax wages, the only taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). That makes the federal side, your filing status and pre-tax deductions such as a 401(k) or HSA the main things that change your take-home pay.
As a reference point, a single filer in Tennessee earning $60,000 with no pre-tax deductions keeps about $50,390 a year, or roughly $1,938.07 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own pay above to see your numbers.
Tennessee Paycheck Taxes at a Glance
What Still Comes Out of a Tennessee Paycheck
No state income tax doesn't mean no withholding. For a single Tennessee worker earning $60,000 and paid every two weeks, each paycheck looks like this:
That's 84% of every paycheck kept. Compared with a state that taxes wages, the difference grows with income, which is why Tennessee is popular with higher earners and remote workers.
Federal and Tennessee Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.
Tennessee does not withhold a statewide employee payroll tax such as disability or paid family leave insurance.
Take-Home Pay by Salary in Tennessee
Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Tennessee tax | Take-home, single | Take-home, married |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $0 | $26,285 | $27,705 |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $3,443 | $0 | $38,338 | $40,278 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $0 | $50,390 | $52,570 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,593 | $64,623 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $84,710 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $0 | $113,791 | $123,185 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $0 | $148,927 | $159,321 |
Tennessee vs. Nearby States
Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.
Tennessee Paycheck FAQs
What is the Tennessee state income tax rate in 2026?
Tennessee does not tax wages, so there is no state income tax rate on your paycheck. You still pay federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
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 $1,938.07 per bi-weekly paycheck, with standard withholding and no pre-tax deductions.
Do I pay local income tax in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not have general city or county income taxes on wages.
Does Tennessee withhold any state payroll taxes?
No. Tennessee has no statewide employee payroll tax for disability or paid leave, so only federal Social Security and Medicare apply.
Does filing status change my Tennessee tax?
Not for state tax, since there is none. Filing status still changes your federal income tax withholding.
Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?
It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.