May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Retail Salespersons Salary in Tennessee

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Tennessee is $31,950, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$1,229
Federal income tax-$64
Social Security-$76
Medicare-$18
State income tax (TN)-$0
Net take-home$1,071
Annual net: $27,852Effective rate: 12.8%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Tennessee state rules; local taxes excluded.

Retail Salespersons pay across Tennessee scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of retail salespersons in Tennessee earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Tennessee paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Retail Salespersons salary in Tennessee?

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Tennessee is $31,950 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Tennessee state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,071 per biweekly check.

How much does a retail salespersons take home in Tennessee after taxes?

On the median salary of $31,950, a single filer in Tennessee takes home approximately $1,071 every two weeks ($1,229 gross). The effective tax rate is 12.8%.

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