Nashville rules
Why Nashville paychecks keep more in 2026
Nashville is in Tennessee, one of nine states with no broad personal income tax. Tennessee's old Hall tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021, so wages and investment income are now untaxed at the state level. The city of Nashville (Metro Davidson County) levies no local income tax either, leaving only federal deductions on your pay stub.
What's left on a Nashville pay stub
With no state or city income tax, your Nashville deductions are federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare. On a typical salary that means a take-home rate well above what an income-tax state delivers — a real advantage for healthcare, music-industry and tech workers relocating to the metro.
The trade-off: sales and grocery taxes
Tennessee funds services with one of the highest combined sales taxes in the country (around 9.25% in Nashville) and taxes groceries at a reduced rate. For wage earners that means a high paycheck take-home, with tax collected at the register instead.
Compare Nashville with other cities
See how your salary fares in no-tax Houston or Austin, or taxing Atlanta, and check the statewide Tennessee calculator.
Questions
Nashville Salary Calculator FAQ
Does Nashville have a city or state income tax?
No. Tennessee levies no income tax on wages, and its former Hall tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021. The city of Nashville (Metro Davidson County) charges no local income tax either, so your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Nashville?
In Nashville only federal taxes apply: federal income tax by bracket, 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare. On a $60,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 18% to 22%, with no state withholding to lower your take-home further.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Nashville?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Nashville takes home roughly $59,000 to $60,000 a year, since there is no state or city income tax — only federal tax and FICA are withheld. Use the calculator for your exact figure.
Is Nashville a low-tax place to work?
For wage earners, yes. With no state income tax on salaries, Nashville delivers one of the highest paycheck take-home rates among major U.S. metros. The trade-off is a relatively high combined sales tax (around 9.25%), so more of your tax burden is paid at the register than on your paycheck.
- Sources: Tennessee Department of Revenue (no wage income tax; Hall tax repealed 2021) · Metro Nashville (no local income tax) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base.
- 🔄 Last updated June 9, 2026 · Tax year 2026
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