How much is taken out of a paycheck in Tennessee?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Tennessee and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,938.08 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08 and Social Security and Medicare take $176.54. Altogether that is 16% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. Tennessee does not tax wages, so nothing is withheld for state income tax. Your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, the 6.2% Social Security tax, the 1.45% Medicare tax and any deductions you choose.
Take-home pay by salary in Tennessee
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Tennessee taxes | Take-home a year | Per 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 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $0 | $96,704 | $3,719.37 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $0 | $113,791 | $4,376.58 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $0 | $148,927 | $5,727.96 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Tennessee
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $27,249 | $1,048.05 | $13.10 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $32,263 | $1,240.89 | $15.51 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $35,606 | $1,369.45 | $17.12 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $43,962 | $1,690.85 | $21.14 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $52,318 | $2,012.25 | $25.15 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $67,361 | $2,590.82 | $32.39 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $81,994 | $3,153.62 | $39.42 |
Tennessee take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Tennessee leaves as much in each paycheck as any state that borders it.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Alabama paycheck calculator | $2,509 | $47,881 | $1,841.58 |
| Arkansas paycheck calculator | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871.45 |
| Georgia paycheck calculator | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,851.71 |
| Kentucky paycheck calculator | $1,982 | $48,408 | $1,861.83 |
| Mississippi paycheck calculator | $1,668 | $48,722 | $1,873.92 |
| Missouri paycheck calculator | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867.03 |
| North Carolina paycheck calculator | $1,885 | $48,505 | $1,865.57 |
| Virginia paycheck calculator | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 |
Sources
Tennessee rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: tn.gov, revenue.support.tn.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.