Minnesota Paycheck Calculator
Work out net pay for a job in Minnesota: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax are applied to a $75,000 example that you can edit.
Reading Minnesota Payroll Taxes
Minnesota uses graduated rates across 4 brackets, from 5.35% to 9.85%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $203,150 for a single filer. Single filers get an estimated state deduction of $15,300.
You adjust state withholding with Form W-4MN, filed with payroll.
Minnesota has four brackets with a top rate near 9.85%, and the state launched its Paid Leave program with premiums beginning in 2026.
The Minnesota Wage Floor and What It Keeps
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (US Department of Labor, rates in effect July 1, 2026). A full-time worker (40 hours a week) at that rate grosses $456.40 a week and takes home about $396.12 a week, or $20,598 a year, as a single filer with no deductions. About $556 of that yearly pay goes to state income tax and programs.
Full time at the floor comes to $23,733 a year, near 42% of the state median of $56,920.
Rates change during the year, so confirm the current figure with the Minnesota labor department. For hourly jobs use the hourly paycheck calculator.
Minnesota Wages Against Take-Home Pay
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025 show a median wage of $56,920 a year in Minnesota, 12% above the national median of $50,980. The average (mean) is $71,160, spread over roughly 2,949,800 jobs.
Take-home for a single filer at each BLS pay level, after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs, paid every two weeks with no deductions:
| Where you sit | Yearly pay | Yearly net | Net per two weeks | Tax share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,540 | $28,006 | $1,077.15 | 16.5% |
| Middle of the pack (median) | $56,920 | $45,318 | $1,742.98 | 20.4% |
| Average (mean) | $71,160 | $55,262 | $2,125.48 | 22.3% |
| Top quarter | $82,520 | $62,432 | $2,401.22 | 24.3% |
Averages hide a lot: occupation, experience and employer all move your pay. Put your actual salary into the salary paycheck calculator.
Minnesota Pay Schedules
Minnesota requires semimonthly or monthly pay, with commissions allowed quarterly. This summary comes from the US Department of Labor and has exceptions by industry and job type, so check with the Minnesota labor department for your situation.
For a $56,900 salary (the BLS median wage there), single filer and no deductions, the permitted schedules produce:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $2,370.83 | $1,887.62 |
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,741.67 | $3,775.25 |
Compare frequencies in the pay frequency guide, or run your own numbers in the semimonthly and monthly calculators.
Minnesota Deductions, Programs and Local Taxes
State Payroll Programs
Employee-paid programs included in the calculator (estimated rates):
- MN Paid Leave: 0.44% of wages up to $184,500.
Local Taxes
Minnesota has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Pre-tax 401(k), health insurance and HSA money usually comes off Minnesota taxable wages too; paycheck deductions explains each.
How Minnesota Tax Brackets Work
Estimated Minnesota income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $15,300:
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $33,310 | 5.35% |
| $33,310 to $109,430 | 6.8% |
| $109,430 to $203,150 | 7.85% |
| $203,150 and up | 9.85% |
What Minnesota Salaries Keep
A $75,000 salary leaves a single filer in Minnesota with about $57,686 a year. That ranks 49 of 51 for take-home pay and is $1,194 below the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $975.64 | $25,367 | 15.4% | $918 |
| $45,000 | $1,405.79 | $36,551 | 18.8% | $1,787 |
| $60,000 | $1,829.59 | $47,569 | 20.7% | $2,821 |
| $75,000 | $2,218.69 | $57,686 | 23.1% | $3,907 |
| $100,000 | $2,825.52 | $73,463 | 26.5% | $5,717 |
| $150,000 | $4,007.27 | $104,189 | 30.5% | $9,602 |
Minnesota Against Its Neighbours
The same $75,000 paid to a single filer with no deductions, in Minnesota and the states beside it:
| State | Yearly take-home | State taxes and programs | Versus this state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (this page) | $57,686 | $3,907 | +$0 |
| Wisconsin | $58,649 | $2,944 | +$963 |
| Iowa | $59,394 | $2,198 | +$1,708 |
| North Dakota | $61,389 | $203 | +$3,703 |
| South Dakota | $61,592 | $0 | +$3,907 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with Minnesota. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
Ways to Raise Your Minnesota Take-Home
- Pre-tax contributions save Minnesota tax at up to 9.85%, plus federal tax, where the deduction is allowed.
- Payroll programs such as MN Paid Leave come out of every check and cannot be avoided, so budget for them.
- Keep Form W-4MN up to date with payroll after any move or life change.
- Local taxes can apply on top: Minnesota has no local wage taxes.
- See paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions for the federal side.
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Questions About Pay in Minnesota
Does Minnesota have a state income tax?
Minnesota taxes wages on a sliding scale, from 5.35% up to 9.85%.
What is the net pay on $60,000 in Minnesota?
About $1,829.59 every two weeks, or $47,569 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Minnesota tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
What is the lowest hourly pay allowed in Minnesota?
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour as of July 1, 2026 according to the US Department of Labor. At 40 hours a week that is about $396.12 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the median income from work in Minnesota?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $56,920 and a mean of $71,160 in Minnesota across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $45,318 a year.
What are the payday rules in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires semimonthly or monthly pay, with commissions allowed quarterly. Exceptions exist, so confirm with the state labor department.
Do cities or counties in Minnesota tax wages?
Minnesota has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
Do I fill out a state W-4 in Minnesota?
Minnesota uses Form W-4MN for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
I commute into Minnesota from elsewhere; which state taxes my pay?
The state where the work is done normally taxes the wages, while the state you live in may offer a credit. If you live in Wisconsin and work in Minnesota, or the other way round, read both states' rules and ask payroll about reciprocity.
How does Minnesota rank for take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, Minnesota ranks 49 of 51 (states and DC), with about $57,686 a year in take-home pay.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.