How Minnesota taxes your paycheck in 2026
Minnesota taxes income from 5.35% to 9.85%, and its new Paid Leave program started collecting premiums in 2026.
- Minnesota's brackets are indexed to inflation; the 6.8% rate starts at $33,310 for single filers in 2026.
- Minnesota Paid Leave launched on January 1, 2026, with a 0.88% premium. Employers may deduct up to half (0.44%) from wages, which this estimate assumes.
- The standard deduction is $15,300 ($30,600 for couples) and shrinks for high incomes. Minnesota cities don't tax wages.
Minnesota 2026 income tax brackets
| 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% | Over $203,150 | Over $337,930 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Minnesota at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Minnesota taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,823 | $1,262 | $1,497 | 17.9% |
| $60,000 | $47,569 | $1,830 | $2,821 | 20.7% |
| $75,000 | $57,686 | $2,219 | $3,907 | 23.1% |
| $100,000 | $73,463 | $2,826 | $5,717 | 26.5% |
| $150,000 | $104,189 | $4,007 | $9,602 | 30.5% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Minnesota earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,219 per paycheck, or $57,686 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Minnesota taxes $3,907.
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Common questions
What are Minnesota's income tax rates?
5.35%, 6.8%, 7.85% and 9.85%. The top rate applies above $203,150 for single filers.
What is the Minnesota Paid Leave deduction?
The premium is 0.88% of wages in 2026; employers can deduct up to 0.44% from employees.
Does Minnesota tax Social Security?
Partly. Minnesota taxes some Social Security benefits for higher-income retirees.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Minnesota?
About $57,686 a year, or $2,219 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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