How much is taken out of a paycheck in Minnesota?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Minnesota and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,829.59 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54, Minnesota income tax takes $98.33 and MN paid leave takes $10.15. Altogether that is 20.7% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Minnesota state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.35% | $0 to $33,310 | $0 to $48,700 | $0 to $41,010 |
| 6.8% | $33,310 to $109,430 | $48,700 to $193,480 | $41,010 to $164,800 |
| 7.85% | $109,430 to $203,150 | $193,480 to $337,930 | $164,800 to $270,060 |
| 9.85% | Over $203,150 | Over $337,930 | Over $270,060 |
Taxable income is pay after the Minnesota standard deduction: $15,300 for single filers, $30,600 for married couples filing jointly and $23,000 for heads of household.
Minnesota payroll deductions besides income tax
Minnesota requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| MN paid leave | 0.44% | First $185,000 |
Take-home pay by salary in Minnesota
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Minnesota taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $918 | $25,367 | $975.64 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,497 | $32,823 | $1,262.41 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,097 | $40,258 | $1,548.40 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,821 | $47,569 | $1,829.59 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,907 | $57,686 | $2,218.69 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,717 | $73,463 | $2,825.52 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $7,529 | $89,174 | $3,429.77 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,602 | $104,189 | $4,007.27 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $13,681 | $135,246 | $5,201.77 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Minnesota
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,261 | $1,010.05 | $12.63 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $30,914 | $1,188.99 | $14.86 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,016 | $1,308.29 | $16.35 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $41,721 | $1,604.64 | $20.06 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,324 | $1,897.08 | $23.71 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $62,861 | $2,417.73 | $30.22 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $75,988 | $2,922.61 | $36.53 |
Minnesota take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Minnesota, North Dakota leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $2,821 | $47,569 | $1,829.59 |
| Iowa paycheck calculator | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875.45 |
| North Dakota paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| South Dakota paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Wisconsin paycheck calculator | $2,070 | $48,320 | $1,858.48 |
Sources
Minnesota rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: revenue.state.mn.us, revenue.state.mn.us. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.