Tennessee Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Tennessee. See FICA, federal withholding, and no state income tax. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Tennessee. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and no state income tax. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Tennessee payroll facts: No state income tax — employees keep more. Median household income: $56,071. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Tennessee?
Tennessee employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Since Tennessee has no state income tax, there's no state withholding for employees.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Tennessee?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $56,071 salary, expect $4,766-$5,607 in additional employer taxes annually.
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