Jury Pay by State

All states

Jury duty pay in Tennessee

$10a day to start

At least $10 a day, or more as set by the county legislative body1

Figure is the state minimum. Counties may pay more.

Your rights as a juror

Mileage
Counties that raise pay may allow 10 cents a mile plus tolls1
Must your employer pay you?
Yes. Employers with five or more regular employees must pay usual compensation and may deduct the juror fee. Temporary employees under six months are excluded2
Job protection
After notice, employers may not discharge or discriminate against an employee for jury duty. Night shift workers are excused. Class A misdemeanor2
Many counties pay more than the state minimum, and your summons usually says what you will be paid. If something here is not covered, your summons or the court clerk can tell you.

Sources

  1. Tenn. Code 22-4-101, Justia (secondary), checked 1 November 2026
  2. Tenn. Code 22-4-106, Justia (secondary), checked 1 November 2026

Checked 1 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a copy of the law we used because the official site could not be read.