Minnesota paycheck Calculator
Minnesota applies progressive state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,840
Effective tax rate
20.3%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| MN state income tax | $98 | $2,557 |
| Net pay | $1,840 | $47,833 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- MN state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,840 ($47,833 per year). Effective tax rate 20.3%.
How Minnesota taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Minnesota uses graduated rates with a $15,300 standard deduction for single filers ($30,600 married filing jointly) in 2026.
MN state brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $33,310 | 5.350% |
| $33,310 – $109,430 | 6.800% |
| $109,430 – $203,150 | 7.850% |
| $203,150 – and above | 9.850% |
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,999 | $1,269 |
| $60,000 | $47,833 | $1,840 |
| $80,000 | $61,193 | $2,354 |
| $100,000 | $73,903 | $2,842 |
| $150,000 | $104,849 | $4,033 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- Wisconsin: $48,500 net (single, annual estimate)
- Iowa: $48,722 net (single, annual estimate)
- South Dakota: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
- North Dakota: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Minnesota have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Minnesota withholds state income tax using progressive brackets on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a MN paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and MN state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Minnesota paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.