Minnesota Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your real take-home pay in Minnesota for the 2026 tax year. Minnesota has a progressive income tax from 5.35% to 9.85%, withheld on top of federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter your salary below — everything updates instantly.
State tax uses Minnesota's 2026 single-filer schedule with the state standard deduction only. Local/city income taxes and credits are not included.
Minnesota income tax in 2026
Minnesota uses a progressive schedule for 2026 after a standard deduction of $14,950 (single). Single-filer brackets:
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $32,570 | 5.35% |
| $32,570 – $106,990 | 6.8% |
| $106,990 – $198,630 | 7.85% |
| Over $198,630 | 9.85% |
Worth knowing: Clothing and groceries are exempt from Minnesota sales tax.
Worked example: $65,000 in Minnesota
A single filer earning $65,000 with no pre-tax deductions pays $5,620 in federal income tax, $4,030 in Social Security and $943 in Medicare, plus $2,931 in Minnesota state income tax. That leaves $51,476 per year — about $4,290 a month, or $1,980 per biweekly paycheck — an effective all-in rate of 20.8%.
Frequently asked questions
Does Minnesota have a state income tax?
Yes. Minnesota has a progressive income tax from 5.35% to 9.85% for the 2026 tax year, withheld from wages in addition to federal tax and FICA.
How much is $65,000 after taxes in Minnesota?
A single filer earning $65,000 in Minnesota takes home roughly $51,476 per year in 2026 — about $4,290 per month or $1,980 per biweekly paycheck — after federal tax ($5,620), Social Security ($4,030), Medicare ($943) and Minnesota state tax ($2,931).
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Minnesota?
On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Minnesota keeps roughly $73,869 in 2026, an effective all-in tax rate of about 26.1%.
What taxes come out of every US paycheck?
Three federal deductions apply everywhere: federal income tax across the 2026 brackets, Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to $184,500), and Medicare at 1.45% (plus 0.9% above $200,000). State income tax is added where the state levies one.
Last reviewed January 15, 2026 for the 2026 tax year. Rates change — always confirm against the official sources below before making financial decisions.
- Minnesota Department of Revenue — official state tax authority
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA
- Tax Foundation — state and average local sales tax comparisons