Take-home pay in Minnesota by salary
Bi-weekly net pay at 2026 rates, using the standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions:
| Salary | Net / yr (single) | Net / paycheck (single) | Net / paycheck (married) | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,999 | $1,269.18 | $1,371.43 | 17.5% |
| $50,000 | $40,478 | $1,556.86 | $1,667.58 | 19.0% |
| $60,000 | $47,833 | $1,839.75 | $1,961.43 | 20.3% |
| $75,000 | $58,016 | $2,231.38 | $2,394.12 | 22.6% |
| $100,000 | $73,903 | $2,842.44 | $3,103.73 | 26.1% |
| $125,000 | $89,724 | $3,450.93 | $3,810.94 | 28.2% |
| $150,000 | $104,849 | $4,032.66 | $4,452.77 | 30.1% |
| $200,000 | $136,060 | $5,233.08 | $5,711.84 | 32.0% |
Highlighted row matches the calculator above. All figures 2026, 26 paychecks a year.
How Minnesota paycheck taxes work
Minnesota uses its own income tax brackets. Every Minnesota employee still pays federal income tax on income above the $16,100 standard deduction (single), 6.2% Social Security up to $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on all wages.
Minnesota 2026 tax brackets (single)
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5.35% | up to $33,310 |
| 6.80% | $33,310 – $109,430 |
| 7.85% | $109,430 – $203,150 |
| 9.85% | over $203,150 |
Minnesota applies these brackets after its own standard deduction of $15,300 for single filers ($30,600 married filing jointly), which is separate from the federal one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Minnesota have state income tax?
Yes. Minnesota uses its own income tax brackets. Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) apply on top of it.
What is the take-home pay on a $75,000 salary in Minnesota?
About $58,016 per year for a single filer in 2026 — roughly $2,231 per bi-weekly paycheck — after $7,670 federal tax, $5,738 FICA and $3,577 Minnesota tax. That is an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
Are local or city taxes included for Minnesota?
No. This estimate covers federal, FICA and state income tax only. Some cities and counties levy their own income taxes, and those are not modelled here.
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