How Minnesota Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026
Minnesota has four brackets, from 5.35% up to 9.85%, one of the highest top rates in the country. Its standard deduction is $15,300 for single filers. Minnesota's paid family and medical leave premiums begin in 2026.
For 2026, Minnesota has state income tax rates from 5.35% to 9.85%. Before the rates apply, Minnesota allows a standard deduction of $15,300 for single filers ($30,600 for married couples filing jointly).
Your pay stub may also show Minnesota Paid Leave premium (starts 2026). Its rate is reset every year, so check the current figure with the state.
As a reference point, a single filer in Minnesota earning $60,000 with no pre-tax deductions keeps about $47,833 a year, or roughly $1,839.74 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own pay above to see your numbers.
Minnesota Paycheck Taxes at a Glance
Minnesota Income Tax Brackets for 2026
Minnesota uses 4 brackets from 5.35% to 9.85%. Each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income inside that bracket.
Single filers (taxable income)
Married filing jointly (taxable income)
Before these rates apply, Minnesota subtracts a $15,300 standard deduction. Head of household and married filing separately use the single schedule in our calculator unless the state sets its own.
Federal and Minnesota Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.
| State program | In the calculator |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Paid Leave premium (starts 2026) | Not included yet The rate is reset each year; check your pay stub or the state agency. |
Take-Home Pay by Salary in Minnesota
Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Minnesota tax | Take-home, single | Take-home, married |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $786 | $25,499 | $27,705 |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $3,443 | $1,589 | $36,749 | $39,507 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,557 | $47,833 | $50,997 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,577 | $58,016 | $62,247 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,277 | $73,903 | $80,697 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,942 | $104,849 | $115,772 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $12,867 | $136,060 | $148,508 |
A $60,000 Paycheck in Minnesota, Line by Line
Single filer, paid bi-weekly (26 paychecks), standard withholding, no pre-tax deductions.
Over a year that's $47,833 take-home, with a total tax rate of 20.3%. Minnesota income tax is 4.26% of gross pay.
Minnesota vs. Nearby States
Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.
Minnesota Paycheck FAQs
What is the Minnesota state income tax rate in 2026?
Minnesota rates for 2026 range from 5.35% to 9.85%, depending on taxable income and filing status.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Minnesota?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Minnesota takes home about $47,833 a year, or $1,839.74 per bi-weekly paycheck, with standard withholding and no pre-tax deductions.
Do I pay local income tax in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not have general city or county income taxes on wages.
Does Minnesota withhold any state payroll taxes?
Yes. Minnesota paychecks can include Minnesota Paid Leave premium (starts 2026), in addition to federal Social Security and Medicare.
Does filing status change my Minnesota tax?
Yes. Minnesota gives married couples filing jointly different brackets, deductions or exemptions than single filers, and filing status also changes your federal withholding.
Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?
It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.