Tennessee Paystub Generator — Free & Instant

Create accurate paystubs for Tennessee employees. Tennessee has no state income tax — your employees keep more of their paycheck!

Tennessee Tax Overview (2026)

No State Income Tax
Federal Income Tax
10% – 37%
Social Security
6.20%
Medicare
1.45%
State Income Tax
None
Minimum Wage
$7.25/hr

All Taxes & Deductions on a Tennessee Paystub

Deduction Rate Type Notes
Federal Income Tax 10% – 37% Federal Progressive brackets based on income and filing status
Social Security (OASDI) 6.20% Federal Up to $168,600 wage base (2024)
Medicare (HI) 1.45% Federal No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K

Quick Start — Tennessee Paystub

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About Tennessee Payroll

Tennessee fully repealed its Hall Income Tax on investment income as of January 2021, making it completely free of income tax. The state relies heavily on sales tax revenue (one of the highest in the nation at 7%).

Tennessee is one of 9 states that does not impose a state income tax on earned wages. While this means no state withholding on paystubs, employees are still subject to federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).

Paystub Requirements

Employers must furnish employees with a statement of earnings and deductions.

Pay Frequency Rules

Employers must pay at least semi-monthly on regular paydays.

Tennessee Paystub FAQ

What taxes and deductions appear on a Tennessee paystub?

A typical Tennessee paystub includes 3 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.

What is the Tennessee state income tax rate?

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. This means 0% is withheld for state taxes, though federal income tax and FICA still apply.

What is the minimum wage in Tennessee?

The current minimum wage in Tennessee is $7.25 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.

Is this Tennessee paystub generator free?

Yes! You can generate a free Tennessee paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.

What information do I need to create a Tennessee paystub?

You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.

Tennessee Minimum Wage

$7.25
per hour (2026)

Quick Facts

  • Income Tax: None
  • Social Security: 6.2% (employee share)
  • Medicare: 1.45% (employee share)
  • Total Deductions: 3 line items

Did You Know?

Tennessee fully repealed its Hall Income Tax on investment income as of January 2021, making it completely free of income tax. The state relies heavily on sales tax revenue (one of the highest in the nation at 7%).

Official Resources

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