Tennessee Paycheck Calculator 2026
A single filer on $75,000 in Tennessee takes home about $61,593 a year, or $2,368.94 every two weeks. Change the inputs below for your own figure.
Tennessee income tax rates 2026
Tennessee has no state individual income tax. The Hall income tax on interest and dividends was fully phased out, so no wage or investment income is taxed at state level.
No brackets, no flat rate and no state withholding form. Tennessee has one of the highest combined state and local sales tax rates in the country, which is where the revenue comes from instead.
Tennessee has no individual income tax on wages. There is nothing to withhold at state level, so the state income tax line is $0.00 on every paycheck.
Tennessee insurance and other state withholding
Tennessee withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium.
Local city taxes in Tennessee
No Tennessee city taxes wage income. Nashville and Memphis raise local revenue through property and sales tax.
Bonuses in Tennessee
No state supplemental rate applies. A bonus is withheld at the federal 22% flat rate plus FICA. A bonus is ordinary income however it is withheld, so the final tax is settled on your return. The bonus tax calculator shows both methods side by side.
Example: $75,000 salary in Tennessee
Single filer, paid biweekly, no dependents and no pre-tax deductions. Every figure comes from the same engine that runs the calculator above.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$295.00 | -$7,670.00 |
| Social Security | -$178.85 | -$4,650.00 |
| Medicare | -$41.83 | -$1,087.50 |
| Net pay | $2,368.94 | $61,592.50 |
Tennessee compared with nearby states
Same $75,000 salary, same filing status, different state rules. Click a column heading to sort.
| State | Net per year | Net per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | 17.9% |
| Georgia | $58,323 | $2,243.18 | 22.2% |
| North Carolina | $59,109 | $2,273.41 | 21.2% |
| Florida | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | 17.9% |
2026 tax rates used on this page
| Item | Rate | Limit or threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | First $184,500 of wages, maximum $11,439 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No cap |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | Wages above $200,000 single, $250,000 joint, $125,000 separate |
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | Seven brackets, after the standard deduction |
| Standard deduction | — | $16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household |
| Federal supplemental rate | 22% | Applied to bonuses under the flat method |
| Dependent credits | — | $2,000 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent |
Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration 2026 announcement. Verified 17 September 2026.
Tennessee paycheck FAQ
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Tennessee?
A single filer on $75,000 paid biweekly in Tennessee takes home about $61,593 a year, or $2,368.94 a paycheck, with no pre-tax deductions. The effective tax rate on that income is 17.9%. Adding a 401(k) contribution, health premiums or dependents changes the figure.
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
Tennessee does not tax wage income. Federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45% still come out of every paycheck, so the state line is the only one that is zero.
What is the Tennessee supplemental rate for bonuses?
No state supplemental rate applies. A bonus is withheld at the federal 22% flat rate plus FICA.
Are there local income taxes in Tennessee?
No Tennessee city taxes wage income. Nashville and Memphis raise local revenue through property and sales tax.
What else is withheld from a Tennessee paycheck?
Tennessee withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium.
How accurate is this Tennessee paycheck calculator?
It applies Tennessee published withholding rules, last verified on 2026-09-17, and the IRS percentage method for federal tax. Where a rate is not yet verified the page says so rather than guessing. Check the figure against your own pay stub before relying on it.
Nearby state calculators
These figures are estimates for informational purposes and are not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your employer’s payroll system, your year-to-date wages and your specific W-4. Federal rates come from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 announcement; state rates come from each state’s own withholding guide, with the source and verification date published on every state page. Read the methodology, or see who maintains this data.