Minnesota paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 5.35% to 9.85% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $15,300 single, $30,600 married |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $5,300 per dependent |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | MN Paid Leave (employee share) (0.44%) |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- Brackets: 5.35% to $33,310, 6.8% to $109,430, 7.85% to $203,150, 9.85% above (single).
- Standard deduction $15,300 single / $30,600 married; $5,300 per dependent.
- Minnesota Paid Leave (new in 2026): employees pay up to 0.44% of wages.
- No local income taxes in Minnesota.
Head-of-household filers are estimated with the single schedule.
Minnesota salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Minnesota salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $918 | $25,367 | $975.64 |
| $40,000 | $1,497 | $32,823 | $1,262.41 |
| $50,000 | $2,097 | $40,258 | $1,548.40 |
| $60,000 | $2,821 | $47,569 | $1,829.59 |
| $75,000 | $3,907 | $57,686 | $2,218.69 |
| $100,000 | $5,717 | $73,463 | $2,825.52 |
| $125,000 | $7,529 | $89,174 | $3,429.77 |
| $150,000 | $9,602 | $104,189 | $4,007.27 |
Minnesota hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Minnesota. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $505.02 | $26,261 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $594.50 | $30,914 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $654.14 | $34,016 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $802.32 | $41,721 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $948.54 | $49,324 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,208.86 | $62,861 |
Minnesota vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Minnesota and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| North Dakota | $203 | $61,389 | $2,361.12 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $59,394 | $2,284.40 |
| Wisconsin | $2,594 | $58,998 | $2,269.15 |
| Minnesota | $3,907 | $57,686 | $2,218.69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the new Minnesota Paid Leave deduction?
Minnesota Paid Leave began January 1, 2026 with a 0.88% premium. Employers may deduct up to half, or 0.44% of wages, from employees.
What is Minnesota’s top income tax rate?
9.85% on taxable income above $203,150 for single filers.
What is the Minnesota income tax rate in 2026?
Minnesota has graduated rates from 5.35% to 9.85%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Minnesota?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Minnesota takes home about $40,258 a year, or $1,548.40 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $2,097 in Minnesota taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Minnesota?
About $73,463 a year ($2,825.52 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 26.5%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Minnesota?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $802.32 a week, or $41,721 a year.
How often are the Minnesota rates updated?
We verify federal and Minnesota rates every January and whenever Minnesota changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Minnesota Department of Revenue
- Minnesota Paid Leave premiums
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.