NetPayPlannerTennessee Paycheck Calculator
This Tennessee paycheck calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter a salary or an hourly rate, choose how often you are paid, and the result updates as you type.
Tennessee does not tax wages. The Hall income tax, which applied only to interest and dividends, ended in 2021. That means a TN paycheck loses money to federal taxes only.
Pay type
Health insurance, HSA, FSA.
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,938.08
$50,390 per year, $4,199 per month, $969 per week
- Take-home
- Federal tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| 401(k) / retirement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,938.08 | $50,390.00 |
Estimate based on 2026 federal rules and Tennessee rules. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, local taxes and employer benefits.
Tennessee take-home pay at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Per month | Per paycheck (bi-weekly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $26,285 | $2,190 | $1,011 |
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $2,860 | $1,320 |
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $3,530 | $1,629 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $4,199 | $1,938 |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $5,133 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $6,598 | $3,045 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $9,483 | $4,377 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, bi-weekly pay.
Tennessee tax facts for 2026
- State income tax on wages
- None
- Hall income tax
- Ended in 2021. It applied to interest and dividends, not wages.
- Local income tax on wages
- None
- Social Security
- 6.2% on wages up to $184,500
- Medicare
- 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000 (single)
- Federal standard deduction
- $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household
How your Tennessee paycheck is calculated
We take your gross pay, subtract the 401(k) and other pre-tax deductions you enter, and estimate federal income tax from the 2026 brackets after your standard deduction.
Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages. Tennessee adds no state tax, so what remains is your take-home pay.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
Not on wages. Tennessee has no tax on salary, hourly pay or tips. You still pay federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
What was the Hall tax?
The Hall tax was a Tennessee tax on interest and dividend income. It was phased out and ended for tax years starting in 2021. It never applied to paychecks.
Do Nashville, Memphis or other Tennessee cities tax wages?
No. Tennessee cities and counties do not tax wages.
What taxes come out of a Tennessee paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. You may also see deductions for benefits such as health insurance or a 401(k), which you can enter in the calculator.
Does this work as a TN hourly paycheck calculator?
Yes. Choose Hourly, enter your rate and weekly hours, and the calculator converts it to annual pay using 52 weeks.