Tennessee Minimum Wage 2026
$7.25
per hour (federal minimum) since July 24, 2009
Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. No increase to the Tennessee minimum wage is scheduled for 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($10.88 an hour).
Weekly
$290
Monthly (average)
$1,257
Annual
$15,080
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Tennessee hourly paycheck calculator.
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Tennessee Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$7.25
Since July 24, 2009
Tipped cash wage
$2.13
Tip credit up to $5.12
Next change
None scheduled
No law scheduled
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Tennessee has no state minimum wage law; employers covered by the FLSA must pay the federal $7.25.
Local Minimum Wages in Tennessee
State law bars local governments from requiring private employers to pay more than the federal or state minimum wage.
Tipped Minimum Wage in Tennessee
Employers in Tennessee can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 an hour and count up to $5.12 an hour of tips toward the $7.25 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. No state tip law; the federal FLSA tip credit applies (tipped employee = more than $30 per month in tips).
Cash wage
$2.13
Maximum tip credit
$5.12
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$7.25
Overtime Rules in Tennessee
Tennessee has no state overtime law; federal overtime after 40 hours in a workweek applies. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $7.25 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $10.88. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Tennessee Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2009 (current) | $7.25 |
| July 24, 2008 | $6.55 |
| July 24, 2007 | $5.85 |
Tennessee Minimum Wage in 2027
No increase to the Tennessee minimum wage is scheduled for 2027. No state law; any change would come from federal law.
Tennessee Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Tennessee
Tennessee Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Tennessee Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (support FAQ: Should I be paid minimum wage?)
- TDLWD FAQ: Are there any regulations regarding tips?
- DOL WHD state minimum wage table
- DOL federal minimum wage history chart
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-2-112 (Justia)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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