Minnesota paycheck calculator for 2026
Estimate 2026 take-home pay in Minnesota. State income tax up to 9.85% plus federal brackets and FICA.
| Gross | $3,269.23 |
| Federal income tax (marginal 22%) | −$316.15 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$243.03 |
| Minnesota income tax (marginal 6.80%) | −$144.10 |
| Retirement contribution | −$196.15 |
| Pre-tax benefits | −$92.31 |
| Net pay | $2,277.48 |
Brackets and standard deduction are indexed each year (2026 brackets up 2.369% from 2025). Details
How Minnesota taxes wages in 2026
Minnesota uses a graduated schedule with a top marginal rate of 9.85%. The standard deduction is $15,300 for single filers. Brackets and standard deduction are indexed each year (2026 brackets up 2.369% from 2025). Head of household brackets (5.35% to $41,010, 6.8% to $164,800, 7.85% to $270,060) are not modeled separately. The standard deduction phases down for AGI above roughly $240,000. Minnesota has no personal exemption; a $5,300 dependent exemption is not modeled.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $33,310 | 5.35% |
| $33,311 – $109,430 | 6.80% |
| $109,431 – $203,150 | 7.85% |
| $203,151 – and up | 9.85% |
Take-home pay in Minnesota at common salaries
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 parameters.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Minnesota tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,321 | $32,999 | 17.5% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,557 | $47,833 | 20.3% |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $4,257 | $64,371 | 24.3% |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $6,637 | $86,613 | 27.8% |
| $180,000 | $31,934 | $13,770 | $11,297 | $122,999 | 31.7% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $17,423 | $165,759 | 33.7% |
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Sources: revenue.state.mn.us. Tax year 2026. Data confidence: high.
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