How Minnesota taxes your paycheck
Minnesota has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 5.35% to 9.85% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $15,300 ($30,600 if married filing jointly).
State payroll programs
- MN Paid Leave — up to half of the 0.88% premium.
Minnesota take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Minnesota tax | State programs | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $30.25 | $5.08 | $975.63 | $25,366 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $50.83 | $6.77 | $1,262.40 | $32,822 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $72.18 | $8.46 | $1,548.41 | $40,259 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $98.33 | $10.15 | $1,829.59 | $47,569 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $124.48 | $11.85 | $2,097.33 | $54,531 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $137.56 | $12.69 | $2,218.69 | $57,686 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $150.64 | $13.54 | $2,340.04 | $60,841 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $176.79 | $15.23 | $2,582.79 | $67,153 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $202.95 | $16.92 | $2,825.51 | $73,463 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $255.25 | $20.31 | $3,310.98 | $86,085 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $343.92 | $25.38 | $4,007.28 | $104,189 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $494.88 | $31.22 | $5,201.86 | $135,248 |
Minnesota income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 5.35% | $0 – $33,310 | $0 – $48,700 |
| 6.8% | $33,310 – $109,430 | $48,700 – $193,480 |
| 7.85% | $109,430 – $203,150 | $193,480 – $337,930 |
| 9.85% | $203,150+ | $337,930+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- Minnesota Paid Leave
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Minnesota tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Minnesota paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Minnesota?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Minnesota is about $1,829.59 per paycheck, or $47,569 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $98.33 Minnesota income tax, plus $10.15 MN Paid Leave withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Minnesota income tax rate for 2026?
Minnesota income tax rates for 2026 range from 5.35% to 9.85%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Minnesota?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Minnesota comes to about $1,604.64 every two weeks, or $20.06 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
What other deductions does Minnesota take from my paycheck?
MN Paid Leave: up to half of the 0.88% premium. These are employee contributions to state insurance programs, not income tax.