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Tennessee Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Tennessee minimum wage is $7.25/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state minimum-wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies.
Tennessee wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$7.25/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Tennessee follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $2.13/hr cash. Employers may take a tip credit; cash wage plus tips must reach $7.25/hr.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next payday or within 21 days, whichever is later. Quit: Next payday or within 21 days, whichever is later.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal for 6+ consecutive hrs. Rest: No separate paid rest requirement (none mandated).
Tennessee pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Tennessee. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Tennessee follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Tennessee figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Tennessee's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.