Minnesota paycheck calculator
Minnesota has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 5.35% up to a top rate of 9.85%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Minnesota has about $137.56 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,218.69 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Minnesota · 2026Take-home pay $1,829.59 per paycheck, $47,569.38 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Minnesota income tax | −98.33 | −2,556.58 |
| MN Paid Leave | −10.15 | −263.90 |
| Take-home pay | 1,829.59 | 47,569.38 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Minnesota paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 5.35% to a top rate of 9.85% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $33,310 | 5.35% |
| $33,310 – $109,430 | 6.8% |
| $109,430 – $203,150 | 7.85% |
| $203,150 and up | 9.85% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,700 | 5.35% |
| $48,700 – $193,480 | 6.8% |
| $193,480 – $337,930 | 7.85% |
| $337,930 and up | 9.85% |
Head of household uses the single brackets here, so it slightly over-withholds.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $15,300
- Married filing jointly
- $30,600
- Head of household
- $23,000
- Each dependent: a further $5,300 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Minnesota cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Minnesota Paid Leave starts January 1, 2026: employees pay up to 0.44% of wages.
Take-home pay in Minnesota, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $50.82 | $1,262.41 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $137.56 | $2,218.69 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $343.92 | $4,007.28 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 3.3% of a $40,000 salary, 4.77% of a $75,000 salary, 5.96% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Minnesota paycheck FAQ
Does Minnesota have a state income tax?
Yes. Minnesota has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 5.35% up to a top rate of 9.85%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $15,300 (single), $30,600 (married filing jointly), $23,000 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Minnesota?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $98.33 to Minnesota income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,829.59.
What deductions and exemptions does Minnesota allow?
Minnesota withholding allows $15,300 for single; $30,600 for married filing jointly; $23,000 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $5,300.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Minnesota?
Minnesota cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Minnesota Paid Leave starts January 1, 2026: employees pay up to 0.44% of wages.