Minnesota Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Minnesota takes home about $47,569 a year, or $1,830 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,829.59
$47,569.40 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $98.33 | $2,556.61 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MN Paid Leave | $10.15 | $264.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,829.59 | $47,569.40 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 12.6%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Minnesota paycheck taxes in 2026
Minnesota taxes income in four brackets from 5.35% to 9.85% in 2026. Its new Paid Leave program started in 2026, and employers can take up to half the 0.88% premium (0.44%) from your pay.
- Bracket ranges rose 2.37% for 2026 to keep up with inflation.
- The standard deduction is $15,300 for single filers, $23,000 for heads of household and $30,600 for married couples.
- Minnesota Paid Leave began on January 1, 2026. Employers may deduct up to 0.44% of your wages for it; this calculator assumes they do.
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Minnesota taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
Minnesota income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $33,310 | 5.35% |
| $33,310 to $109,430 | 6.8% |
| $109,430 to $203,150 | 7.85% |
| Over $203,150 | 9.85% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $48,700 | 5.35% |
| $48,700 to $193,480 | 6.8% |
| $193,480 to $337,930 | 7.85% |
| Over $337,930 | 9.85% |
Head of household brackets
| Taxable income (head of household) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $41,010 | 5.35% |
| $41,010 to $164,800 | 6.8% |
| $164,800 to $270,060 | 7.85% |
| Over $270,060 | 9.85% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $15,300 | $30,600 | $23,000 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $2,557 of Minnesota income tax, or 4.3% of pay.
- MN Paid Leave: 0.44% of wages up to $184,500.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Minnesota
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,823 | $2,735 | $1,262 |
| $50,000 | $40,258 | $3,355 | $1,548 |
| $60,000 | $47,569 | $3,964 | $1,830 |
| $75,000 | $57,686 | $4,807 | $2,219 |
| $100,000 | $73,463 | $6,122 | $2,826 |
| $150,000 | $104,189 | $8,682 | $4,007 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Minnesota vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
South Dakota leaves you about $2,821 more than Minnesota. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $2,821 | $47,569 | — |
| South Dakota | $0 | $50,390 | +$2,821 |
| North Dakota | $46 | $50,344 | +$2,774 |
| Iowa | $1,628 | $48,762 | +$1,192 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Minnesota have a state income tax?
Yes. Minnesota taxes income in four brackets from 5.35% to 9.85% in 2026. Its new Paid Leave program started in 2026, and employers can take up to half the 0.88% premium (0.44%) from your pay.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Minnesota?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Minnesota is about $47,569 a year after tax, or about $1,830 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Minnesota income tax, MN Paid Leave and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to Minnesota’s:
- New York paycheck calculator 3.9%–10.9% income tax
- Delaware paycheck calculator 0%–6.6% income tax
- Virginia paycheck calculator 2%–5.75% income tax
- Connecticut paycheck calculator 2%–6.99% income tax
- Hawaii paycheck calculator 1.4%–7.9% income tax
- Massachusetts paycheck calculator 5%–9% income tax
Compare take-home pay in all 48 states
Side income or gig work in Minnesota?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Minnesota state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Minnesota’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- Minnesota Department of Revenue: 2026 brackets and standard deduction (Dec. 16, 2025)
- Minnesota Paid Leave
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .