Tennessee Paycheck Calculator
Tennessee has no state income tax. Your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (plus any pre-tax deductions you enter).
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages — the old Hall tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021. Enter your gross pay above and this calculator applies the 2026 federal brackets, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%), with $0 Tennessee state tax.
Your estimated take-home pay per paycheck
Monthly: $0.00 · Annual: $0.00
| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Tennessee income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 0% | No state income tax on wages |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Tennessee?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Tennessee has tennessee has no state income tax. your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, social security and medicare (plus any pre-tax deductions you enter). — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
Tennessee has no state income tax. Your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (plus any pre-tax deductions you enter).
Why is my Tennessee take-home pay higher than in California?
On the same $60,000 salary, a single filer keeps about $1,938.08 per biweekly paycheck in Tennessee, versus about $1,870.67 in California — a difference of about $67.41 per paycheck, because Tennessee state tax is $0 while California state tax is about $67.41. Federal tax and FICA are the same in both states.
Did Tennessee really repeal its Hall tax?
Yes. The Hall tax on interest and dividend income was phased out and fully repealed as of January 1, 2021. Tennessee now taxes no personal income at all.
Do I still need to file a Tennessee state tax return?
No state income tax return is required in Tennessee. You still file a federal return (Form 1040) each year.