How Minnesota taxes your paycheck
Minnesota uses progressive brackets from 5.35% to 9.85%, after a standard deduction of $15,300 (single) / $30,600 (married). Employee paid-leave premium (up to 0.44%) began in 2026.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Minnesota take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Minnesota tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,321 | $32,999 | $1,269.18 | 17.5% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,557 | $47,833 | $1,839.75 | 20.3% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,917 | $61,193 | $2,353.59 | 23.5% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,277 | $73,903 | $2,842.44 | 26.1% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,942 | $104,849 | $4,032.66 | 30.1% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.