Tennessee Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Last updated: 2026-10-07 · Tennessee figures checked against official sources on 2026-10-07
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, so the only taxes on a Tennessee paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%). A $50,000 salary paid every two weeks to a single employee with a basic W-4 comes to $1,923.08 gross, $146.92 federal withholding and $147.11 FICA — $1,629.05 take-home per check, about $42,355 a year.
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Paycheck breakdown · 2026 · Tennessee
| Item | This check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| Gross pay | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| − Federal income tax | −$146.92 | −$3,820 |
| − Social Security (6.2%) | −$119.23 | −$3,100 |
| − Medicare (1.45%) | −$27.88 | −$725 |
| Tennessee income tax No state income tax on wages | $0.00 | $0 |
| Net pay | $1,629.05 | $42,355 |
How federal withholding was figured (Pub. 15-T Worksheet 1A)
| 1a | Taxable wages this pay period | $1,923.08 |
| 1b | Pay periods per year | 26 |
| 1c | Annualized wages | $50,000.08 |
| 1d | Step 4(a) other income | $0.00 |
| 1f | Step 4(b) deductions | $0.00 |
| 1g | Standard adjustment ($12,900 MFJ / $8,600 other) | $8,600.00 |
| 2a | Adjusted Annual Wage Amount | $41,400.08 |
| 2b–2d | Row: at least $19,900 → $1,240.00 + 12% of the excess (standard single schedule) | |
| 2g | Annual tentative withholding | $3,820.01 |
| 2h | ÷ pay periods | $146.92 |
| 3b | Step 3 credits per period | −$0.00 |
| 4a | Extra withholding (Step 4(c)) | $0.00 |
| 4b | Federal income tax to withhold | $146.92 |
What the employer pays on top
| Social Security match (6.2%) | $119.23 |
| Medicare match (1.45%) | $27.88 |
| FUTA (0.6% of the first $7,000) | $11.54 |
| Federal employer taxes this check | $158.65 |
Plus state unemployment, paid-leave employer shares and workers' comp — payroll cost calculator has every state's 2026 rates.
Tennessee take-home pay examples (2026)
Paid biweekly, 2026 W-4 with only the filing status, no pre-tax deductions or local tax. Computed with the same engine as the calculator.
| Salary · filing status | Gross / check | Federal | Soc. Sec. + Medicare | Net / check | Net / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 · single | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $1,629.05 | $42,355 |
| $50,000 · married, one income | $1,923.08 | $68.46 | $147.11 | $1,707.51 | $44,395 |
| $100,000 · single | $3,846.15 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $3,045.38 | $79,180 |
| $100,000 · married, one income | $3,846.15 | $293.85 | $294.23 | $3,258.07 | $84,710 |
Why a Tennessee paycheck has no state tax line
Tennessee has no tax on wages. The Hall income tax (on interest and dividends only) was phased down and repealed for tax periods beginning January 1, 2021 or later; no Hall return is filed for 2021 and later.
Franchise & excise tax (on corporations, LLCs, LPs, business trusts — not individuals or general partnerships): excise tax 6.5% of Tennessee net earnings; franchise tax $0.25 per $100 (0.25%) of net worth, minimum $100. For tax years ending on or after January 1, 2024 the franchise tax is based only on net worth (the property 'minimum measure' was repealed by Public Chapter 950 (2024)).
No local income taxes.
Your employer still withholds federal income tax from your Form W-4 and Social Security and Medicare. Not sure your W-4 is right? Use the W-4 withholding calculator.
Other deductions from a Tennessee paycheck
Tennessee has no employee-paid state disability, paid-leave or unemployment premium in 2026, so after income taxes the only required deductions are Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000).
Local income taxes in Tennessee
No local income taxes.
Tennessee paycheck FAQ
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Tennessee?
About $42,355 a year — $1,629.05 per biweekly paycheck — for a single filer with a basic 2026 W-4 and no pre-tax deductions: $146.92 federal income tax, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare per check. A married couple filing jointly on one $50,000 income keeps about $44,395 ($1,707.51 per check).
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Tennessee?
About $79,180 for a single filer ($3,045.38 per biweekly check) and $84,710 for a married couple with one income ($3,258.07 per check). Add 401(k), health or HSA deductions in the calculator to see your exact number.
Why is there no state income tax on my Tennessee paycheck?
Tennessee has no tax on wages. Employers in Tennessee withhold only federal income tax and FICA. If you live in Tennessee but work in a state that taxes wages, that state can still tax what you earn there.
Do I need a state withholding form in Tennessee?
No. With no state income tax there is no Tennessee withholding certificate; your employer only needs your federal Form W-4 (and Form I-9).
Are there local income taxes in Tennessee?
No local income taxes.
What else comes out of a Tennessee paycheck besides income tax?
Only Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000) — Tennessee has no employee-paid state disability, paid-leave or unemployment premium in 2026 — and any benefits you elect.
More for Tennessee employers and employees
Official Sources
Figures checked against these sources on 2026-10-07- TN Dept. of Revenue — Hall Income Tax (repealed for periods beginning Jan 1, 2021)
- TN Dept. of Revenue — HIT-4 Hall Income Tax Rate
- TN Dept. of Revenue — Franchise and Excise Tax Manual (December 2025)
- State of Tennessee — The Budget, FY 2026-2027, Vol. 1 (tax rate descriptions: franchise $0.25/$100 net worth, min $100; excise 6.5%)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — federal withholding
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — FICA
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