Tennessee Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Free Tennessee (TN) hourly paycheck calculator with 2026 state and federal tax rates. Estimates are for planning — not tax advice.
Paycheck Breakdown
- Gross Pay$1,420.00
- Federal Income Tax−$86.55
- Tennessee State Tax−$0.00
- Social Security (6.2%)−$44.02
- Medicare (1.45%)−$10.30
- Net Pay$1,279.13
Tennessee Paycheck & Tax Overview
Workers in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and elsewhere in Tennessee often search for an hourly paycheck calculator because net pay depends on federal brackets and FICA even without state income tax. The Tennessee minimum wage is $7.25/hour as of 2026 (verify with your state labor department for the latest rate). Use the hourly mode above for 2026 rates.
Tennessee State Income Tax — 2026
Tennessee does not levy a state income tax on wage income. Paycheck withholding is primarily federal income tax plus FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
Example: Tennessee paycheck for $17.75/hour at 40 hours/week
Single filer, biweekly pay — estimated $1,420 gross per check, about $1,279 take-home after federal ($87), state ($0), and FICA ($54). Enter your own numbers in the calculator for a personalized result.
Official tax sources
We align calculations with IRS Publication 15-T and state revenue guidance. Verify rules on official sites:
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Tennessee Paycheck Calculator FAQ
Does Tennessee have state income tax on paychecks?
No. Tennessee does not withhold state income tax on wages. You still pay federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).
How much tax is taken out of a $17.75/hour at 40 hours/week paycheck in Tennessee?
For a single filer paid biweekly, estimated biweekly gross is about $1,420 with net take-home around $1,279 (federal ~$87, state ~$0, FICA ~$54). Your actual check varies with W-4, benefits, and local taxes.
Why do Tennessee paychecks show no state withholding?
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level. Your pay stub still shows federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare — use the calculator above for a realistic net pay estimate.
What is the Tennessee minimum wage for 2026?
Tennessee's reference minimum wage on this page is $7.25/hour. Minimum wage affects gross pay; net pay depends on withholding and deductions in the calculator above.
How do I calculate hourly paycheck taxes in Tennessee?
Multiply your hourly rate by hours worked for gross pay, then apply federal, and FICA rules. The calculator above defaults to hourly mode with Tennessee tax data for 2026.
Is this Tennessee calculator updated for 2026?
Yes. We update Tennessee brackets, flat rates, SDI, and federal tables each tax year. Last reviewed for the 2026 tax year. Estimates only — not tax advice.