What $60,000, $100,000, and $150,000 keep in Tennessee
Single filer, no 401(k), no pre-tax health premium, biweekly pay. Federal tax uses the 2026 standard deduction of $16,100.
| Gross | Federal | FICA | Tennessee | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $0 | $113,791 | $4,377 |
No state tax on wages.
Texas, on the same $75,000 salary, keeps $61,593 because it has no wage income tax. Use compare if you want two states side by side, or the full ranking.
Questions about a Tennessee paycheck
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Tennessee?
In this 2026 estimate, a single filer with no 401(k) keeps $61,593 a year in Tennessee, about $2,369 on each biweekly paycheck. Federal income tax is $7,670. Tennessee income tax is $0. Local city or county tax is not included.
Does Tennessee tax wages?
Tennessee does not tax wages.