How Minnesota taxes your paycheck
Minnesota keeps four rates (5.35%, 6.8%, 7.85%, 9.85%) with 2026 thresholds indexed up 2.369%, and its own standard deduction of $15,300 single, $30,600 joint and $23,000 head of household (it did not adopt the One Big Beautiful Bill Act amount). There is no personal exemption for filers, only a $5,300 dependent exemption. New for 2026, Minnesota Paid Leave premiums began January 1, with employees paying up to 0.44% of wages; the 2026 omnibus tax law did not change rates, brackets or the standard deduction.
2026 Minnesota income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $33,310 | 5.35% |
| $33,310 to $109,430 | 6.8% |
| $109,430 to $203,150 | 7.85% |
| Over $203,150 | 9.85% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $48,700 | 5.35% |
| $48,700 to $193,480 | 6.8% |
| $193,480 to $337,930 | 7.85% |
| Over $337,930 | 9.85% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $15,300 | $30,600 | $23,000 |
| Personal exemption | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Minnesota payroll programs
These employee contributions come out of each paycheck in addition to income tax.
| Program | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Paid Leave (family and medical leave premium) (Total 2026 premium is 0.88% of wages up to $185,000 (DEED applies the $184,500 Social Security wage base rounded to the nearest thousand); employers must pay at least 50% and may deduct up to half (0.44%) from employee pay. Some employers pay the full premium, so the employee share can be lower or zero.) | 0.44% | $185,000 |
Local income taxes
Minnesota cities and counties do not levy income or wage taxes.
Take-home pay in Minnesota at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Minnesota taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $918 | $25,367 | $976 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,497 | $32,823 | $1,262 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,097 | $40,258 | $1,548 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,821 | $47,569 | $1,830 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,907 | $57,686 | $2,219 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,717 | $73,463 | $2,826 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,602 | $104,189 | $4,007 |
How Minnesota compares
At a $60,000 salary, Minnesota ranks #43 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Minnesota
The Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41 an hour as of January 1, 2026. A full-time minimum wage job pays $23,733 a year before taxes and about $20,598 after taxes. See the full Minnesota minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
Ignores the standard deduction phase-down for AGI above $244,400, the 1% net investment income surtax over $1 million, the child tax credit, the Working Family Credit and retirement subtractions. Paid Leave is modeled at the maximum 0.44% employee share. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Minnesota have a state income tax?
Yes. Minnesota taxes wages at graduated rates from 5.35% to 9.85% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Minnesota?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Minnesota keeps about $47,569 a year, or $3,964 a month, in 2026. That ranks 43 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Minnesota have local income taxes?
Minnesota cities and counties do not levy income or wage taxes.
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour as of January 1, 2026. Full time, that is $23,733 a year before taxes and about $20,598 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Minnesota Department of Revenue - Tax Year 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts in Minnesota Statutes (Dec 2025)
- Minnesota Department of Revenue - 2026 income tax brackets, standard deduction and dependent exemption (press release Dec 16, 2025)
- Minnesota Senate Counsel - Act Summary, Laws 2026 Chapter 128 Omnibus Tax Bill (June 10, 2026)
- Minnesota DEED - Paid Leave introductory webinar (Oct 2025), premium slides
- Minn. Stat. 268B.14 (Paid Leave premiums; wage cap; employer minimum 50% share)
- Minnesota DEED - Paid Leave small employer premium rate designation (Dec 2025; 0.88%, employee up to 0.44%, wages up to $185,000)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)