Minnesota Salary Calculator 2026

A Minnesota (MN) salary and income tax calculator. Enter your salary to see your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, Social Security and Medicare, and how Minnesota ranks against every other state.

Updated November 2, 2026 for 2026 federal and Minnesota tax rates

Progressive — up to 9.85%Minneapolis, Saint Paul, RochesterAll 50 States Ranked

Minnesota salary after taxes (2026)

On $75,000 a year, a single filer in Minnesota keeps $57,920, or $4,827 a month. Minnesota takes $3,673 of that salary in state tax.

Minnesota salary after taxes, single filer, 2026
SalaryMN state taxTake-home / yearPer monthKept
$40,000$1,360$32,960$2,74782%
$50,000$1,973$40,382$3,36581%
$75,000$3,673$57,920$4,82777%
$100,000$5,373$73,807$6,15174%
$150,000$9,158$104,633$8,71970%

Need the per-paycheck breakdown or hourly pay? Use the Minnesota paycheck calculator.

How Minnesota ranks for take-home pay

Rank among all 50 states and DC (1 = keeps the most), single filer. Ties share a rank.

Minnesota take-home pay rank among 51 states by salary
SalaryRank of 51Minnesota take-homeBest stateGap to best
$40,000#34$32,960$34,320$1,360
$50,000#36$40,382$42,355$1,973
$75,000#42$57,920$61,593$3,673
$100,000#45$73,807$79,180$5,373
$150,000#45$104,633$113,791$9,158

See every state side by side on the take-home pay by state page. City and county income taxes are not included.

Minnesota income tax rates 2026

State Tax Type

Progressive

Up to 9.85%

Std. Deduction (Single)

$14,575

Reduces taxable income

Social Security

6.2%

Up to $184,500

Medicare

1.45%

All wages (+ 0.9% > $200K)

Income Tax Brackets — Single Filer

$0–$30,070
5.35%
$30,070–$98,760
6.80%
$98,760–$183,340
7.85%
$183,340+
9.85%

How Take-Home Pay Is Calculated in Minnesota

Your Minnesota net pay = Gross Salary − Federal Tax − State Tax − FICA − Pre-Tax Deductions.

Gross = Hourly Rate × Hours × Weeks OR stated annual salary

Example:

Example: $75,000 annual salary

$75,000
= $75,000 gross

Federal Tax = Apply 2026 brackets to (Gross − Standard Deduction − Pre-Tax Deductions)

Example:

$75,000 single filer

$7,670 federal tax
= 10.2% effective

Variables:

10% - $0 – $12,400
12% - $12,400 – $50,400
22% - $50,400 – $105,700
24% - $105,700 – $201,775

State Tax = Apply state brackets to (Gross − State Std. Deduction)

Example:

$75,000 in Minnesota

Minnesota tax and payroll add-ons on $75,000
= $3,673

Variables:

Std. Deduction - $14,575 single / $29,150 MFJ

FICA = (Social Security: 6.2% up to $184,500) + (Medicare: 1.45%)

Example:

$75,000

$4,650 Social Security + $1,088 Medicare
= $5,738 FICA

Variables:

SS Rate - 6.2% up to $184,500
Medicare - 1.45% all wages (+0.9% above $200K)

These formulas provide the mathematical foundation for the calculations. Actual results may vary based on rounding, compounding frequency, and specific lender policies.

Minnesota salary calculator FAQs

Quick answers about take-home pay and taxes in Minnesota.

How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Minnesota?

A single filer earning $75,000 in Minnesota takes home about $57,920 a year, $4,827 a month or $2,228 every two weeks. That is after $7,670 of federal tax, $3,673 of Minnesota tax and $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare.

Does Minnesota have a state income tax?

Yes. Minnesota uses brackets that rise with income, from 5.35% up to 9.85%. Most people pay a much lower average rate than the top rate.

Is Minnesota a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary Minnesota ranks 42 of 51 (50 states plus DC). You keep $57,920, versus $61,593 in the best state and $55,947 in Maryland, the lowest.

What can lower my taxes in Minnesota?

Pre-tax 401(k) contributions (up to $24,500 in 2026), HSA contributions and payroll health insurance reduce your federal taxable income and, in most cases, your Minnesota taxable income. Enter them in the calculator to see the effect.

Sources and how we calculate

Federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA rates come from the IRS and SSA for 2026. State brackets, deductions and payroll taxes come from each state's revenue department. Figures last checked on November 2, 2026.

Read our calculation methodology.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning only and do not constitute tax, legal, lending, or investment advice. Actual paycheck and tax outcomes can vary based on employer settings, local rules, and personal elections. Consult a qualified US tax professional, CFP, or attorney before making financial decisions.