Minnesota Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Minnesota taxes income in 4 brackets from 5.35% to 9.85% on income above $15,300 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry MN Paid Leave (0.44%). $20 an hour for 40 hours a week takes home about $1,308.29 every two weeks (single filer).

Deductions from your paycheck

Health, dental and vision premiums under a cafeteria plan come out before income tax, Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) comes out before income tax only. Roth 401(k), union dues and garnishments go in after-tax.

Take-home pay

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Paycheck breakdown
PaycheckYear
Gross pay
401(k)
Health insurance
Other pre-tax
Federal income tax
Social Security (6.2%)
Medicare (1.45% + 0.9%)
After-tax deductions
Take-home pay

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Figures are estimates for tax year 2026, rules checked October 12, 2026. They leave out local income taxes, tax credits and W-4 adjustments, so your paycheck can differ. Not tax or legal advice.

Hourly pay after taxes in Minnesota

40 hours a week, single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026.

Hourly rate Yearly pay State tax a year Paycheck Take-home a month
$15 an hour $31,200 $850.65 $1,010.05 $2,188
$18 an hour $37,440 $1,184 $1,188.99 $2,576
$20 an hour $41,600 $1,407 $1,308.29 $2,835
$22 an hour $45,760 $1,630 $1,427.59 $3,093
$25 an hour $52,000 $2,013 $1,604.64 $3,477
$30 an hour $62,400 $2,720 $1,897.08 $4,110
$35 an hour $72,800 $3,427 $2,165.29 $4,691

Salaries after taxes in Minnesota

Salary Federal tax State tax Take-home a year Total tax rate
$35,000 $2,020 $1,054 $29,095 16.9%
$45,000 $3,220 $1,589 $36,551 18.8%
$55,000 $4,420 $2,217 $43,914 20.2%
$65,000 $5,620 $2,897 $51,225 21.2%
$80,000 $8,770 $3,917 $60,841 23.9%
$100,000 $13,170 $5,277 $73,463 26.5%

Minnesota paycheck rules for 2026

  • Minnesota taxes income in 4 brackets from 5.35% to 9.85% on income above $15,300 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry MN Paid Leave (0.44%).
  • Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) apply in every state.
  • Minimum wage: $11.41 an hour. Minnesota minimum wage →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Minnesota have a state income tax?
Minnesota taxes income in 4 brackets from 5.35% to 9.85% on income above $15,300 (single filer). Paychecks there also carry MN Paid Leave (0.44%).
What is $20 an hour after taxes in Minnesota?
About $1,308.29 every two weeks, or $34,016 a year from $41,600 of pay, for a single filer working 40 hours a week, after $1,407 of Minnesota income tax.
What is a $50,000 salary after taxes in Minnesota?
$40,258 a year, or $1,548.41 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is $2,097 a year less than in a state with no income tax.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 weekly paycheck in Minnesota?
About $197.68, leaving $802.32: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $38.70 state income tax, plus $4.40 of state payroll deductions (single filer).
Are there local income taxes in Minnesota?
This calculator includes federal and Minnesota state taxes. If your city or county charges an income tax, it will come out of your paycheck too; check your city's tax office.
Does Minnesota take anything else out of paychecks?
Minnesota paychecks also carry MN Paid Leave (0.44% of wages up to $185,000). The calculator includes them.
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?
The minimum wage that applies in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour. Full time, that is $23,733 a year before tax.

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