Tennessee has no state income tax. Use the bonus tax calculator with Tennessee tax rates to see your exact after-tax numbers.
Open Bonus Tax Calculator →Bonuses in Tennessee are subject to the federal supplemental flat rate of 22% (or 37% above $1 million) plus FICA taxes, but no state income tax applies. This means your bonus net percentage is higher than in most states. A $10,000 bonus in Tennessee nets you roughly $7,035 after federal withholding and FICA, compared to as little as $5,700 in high-tax states. Use the bonus calculator to see your exact take-home on any bonus amount.
Tennessee is one of nine states with no personal income tax. Residents keep every dollar of earnings from state-level taxation, though the state generates revenue through other means such as sales taxes, property taxes, and in some cases severance taxes on natural resources. The zero-income-tax policy makes Tennessee particularly attractive for high earners, remote workers, and retirees seeking to maximize their after-tax income.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Tennessee, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and zero state income tax.
See how Tennessee compares to other South states. Each link takes you to the bonus tax calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Tennessee’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Tennessee take-home pay page.