Overtime Tax Calculator for Tennessee

Overtime pay in Tennessee is taxed only at the federal level and for FICA, since the state charges no income tax. This makes overtime especially lucrative here: every extra hour you work avoids the state tax layer that workers in other states face. Federal withholding on overtime can still feel steep because employers often use the supplemental flat rate of 22%, but your actual effective rate on overtime income may be lower. Use the overtime calculator to compare your regular and overtime net pay in Tennessee.

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 overtime 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.