Tennessee income tax in 2026
Tennessee does not tax wages. Employers there withhold federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), but no state income tax, which is why take-home pay in Tennessee is among the highest in the country on any salary.
Tennessee rules and notes
- Tennessee does not tax wages or salaries.
- The Hall income tax on interest and dividends was repealed for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2021, so Tennessee has no individual income tax for 2026.
Tennessee take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $1,629.04 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $113,791 | $4,376.58 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Tennessee
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $524.02 | $1,048.05 | $27,249 | $13.10 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $684.72 | $1,369.45 | $35,606 | $17.12 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $845.42 | $1,690.85 | $43,962 | $21.14 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,006.12 | $2,012.25 | $52,318 | $25.15 |
Tennessee vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Tennessee. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, Tennessee is tied with 8 other states for the highest take-home pay in the country, $61,593 a year.
| State | State income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | — |
| Mississippi | $2,268 | $59,325 | $2,281.71 | −$2,268 |
| Arkansas | $2,287 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 | −$2,287 |
| North Carolina | $2,484 | $59,109 | $2,273.41 | −$2,484 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | $2,272.50 | −$2,507 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269.42 | −$2,588 |
| Georgia | $2,994 | $58,599 | $2,253.79 | −$2,994 |
| Alabama | $3,127 | $58,466 | $2,248.69 | −$3,127 |
| Virginia | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234.39 | −$3,498 |
Neighboring state calculators: Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Tennessee paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- No state income tax applies in Tennessee.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Tennessee?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Tennessee takes home about $61,593 a year in 2026, or $2,368.94 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, with no state income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. Tennessee does not tax wages or salaries, so employers there don’t withhold state income tax. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply. Pre-tax deductions such as a 401(k) still lower your federal income tax. A single filer earning $75,000 takes home about $2,368.94 per bi-weekly paycheck.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Tennessee?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $35,606 a year, or $1,369.45 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $17.12 per hour worked.
How does take-home pay in Tennessee compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $61,593 a year in Tennessee. In neighboring states it ranges from $58,094 to $59,325; Mississippi (the highest nearby) is $2,268 lower. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes entirely from state income tax.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.