Tennessee Minimum Wage 2026 & 2027
Tennessee has no state minimum wage; most jobs must pay the federal $7.25 an hour. Full time, that is about $15,080 a year.
Tennessee minimum wage rates
| Hourly rate | |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | None |
| January 1, 2027 | None |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | None |
| Federal minimum | $7.25 |
Earnings at $7.25 an hour
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Per week (40 hours) | $290 |
| Per month | $1,257 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $15,080 |
| Take-home per month after federal tax & FICA | $1,161 |
Details
- No state minimum wage law; FLSA-covered employers pay federal $7.25 (tipped cash $2.13).
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Tennessee in 2026?
Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to most jobs.
Will the Tennessee minimum wage go up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Tennessee?
There is no state rule, so the federal $2.13 cash wage applies, as long as tips bring pay up to $7.25 an hour.
How much is $7.25 an hour per year?
$15,080 a year at 40 hours a week, or about $1,257 a month before taxes.