Tennessee Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Tennessee takes home about $50,390 a year, or $1,938 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,938.07
$50,390.00 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,938.07 | $50,390.00 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 8.4%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Tennessee paycheck taxes in 2026
Tennessee doesn't tax wages, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld.
- Tennessee has never taxed wages.
- The Hall income tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021, so Tennessee now has no personal income tax.
Because there is no state income tax, workers in Tennessee usually take home more than workers with the same salary in states like California or New York.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Tennessee
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Tennessee’s sales tax and the end of the Hall tax
Tennessee has never taxed wages, and employers have no state income tax to withhold. Its one personal income tax, the Hall tax, only ever applied to interest and dividends. It was phased down from 4% to 1% and then fully repealed for tax years starting January 1, 2021, so you shouldn't file a return for any year since.
What you pay instead shows up at the register. The state sales tax is 7%, and every local area adds its own rate. Groceries get a lower state rate, but candy, prepared food, alcohol and dietary supplements don't. If you're moving here for the paycheck, it's worth budgeting for the sales tax too.
- The general state sales tax is 7%, and food and food ingredients are taxed at 4%.
- All local areas add a local sales tax of up to 2.75%, so the top combined rate on most goods is 9.75%.
- There is no Tennessee return to file for wages, and no state withholding on your pay stub.
Tennessee vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $2,636 more a year in Tennessee than in Virginia. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 | — |
| Mississippi | $1,668 | $48,722 | −$1,668 |
| Arkansas | $1,732 | $48,658 | −$1,732 |
| Missouri | $1,883 | $48,507 | −$1,883 |
| North Carolina | $1,885 | $48,505 | −$1,885 |
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 | −$1,982 |
| Georgia | $2,246 | $48,145 | −$2,246 |
| Alabama | $2,509 | $47,881 | −$2,509 |
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 | −$2,636 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
No. Tennessee does not tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are taken from your paycheck.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Tennessee?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Tennessee is about $50,390 a year after tax, or about $1,938 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Does Tennessee tax my salary?
No. Tennessee has no state income tax on earned income, so there's nothing to withhold from salaries, wages or commissions. Only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come out.
Does Tennessee tax interest and dividends?
Not any more. The Hall income tax on interest and dividends was repealed for tax years beginning January 1, 2021, so you don't file a Hall tax return for those years.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also have no income tax on wages, with take-home pay close to Tennessee’s:
- Florida paycheck calculator No state income tax
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- South Dakota paycheck calculator No state income tax
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Side income or gig work in Tennessee?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Tennessee (no state income tax), and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Tennessee’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: Hall income tax repeal
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: Income tax withholding
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: Sales and use tax rates
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .