Salary & Paycheck Calculator in Minnesota

Calculate your net paycheck in Minnesota after federal taxes, the 9.85% top state income tax rate, and FICA deductions.

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Minnesota state income tax: up to 9.85%

Partially taxed. Median household income: $77,000/yr.

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How Paycheck Taxes Work in Minnesota

Every paycheck in Minnesota is subject to federal income tax, FICA (Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45%), and Minnesota state income tax of up to 9.85%.

The median household income in Minnesota is $77,000/year. At that income level, a single filer faces a federal effective tax rate of roughly 12–15%, plus FICA of 7.65%, plus state taxes of several percent.

Minnesota vs. National Average

TaxMinnesotaNational
State Income Tax (top rate)9.85%~5.5% avg
Federal Income Tax (median earner)~12%~12%
FICA (SS + Medicare)7.65%7.65%
Cost of Living Index105100

Frequently Asked Questions — Salary Calculator in Minnesota

What is the state income tax rate in Minnesota?+
Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.85%. Your effective state rate depends on income level — lower incomes pay a smaller percentage. Combined with federal taxes, total income tax for a median earner is roughly 17–21%.
What is the median household income in Minnesota?+
The median household income in Minnesota is $77,000 per year — roughly $6,417 per month before taxes. Minnesota's cost of living index is 105, near the national average of 100.
How much will I take home from a $75,000 salary in Minnesota?+
On a $75,000 salary in Minnesota, after the 22% federal bracket (effective ~15%), up to 9.85% state income tax, and 7.65% FICA, your estimated annual net take-home is roughly $53000–55000. Use the calculator above to enter your exact salary.
Does Minnesota tax retirement income?+
Partially taxed. Check Minnesota's specific rules for Social Security and pension exemptions, which often differ from regular wage income.
How does Minnesota's cost of living affect salary value?+
Minnesota has a cost of living index of 105 (100 = national average). Minnesota's cost of living is close to the national average, so the salary-to-purchasing-power ratio is similar to most other states.

Data Sources & Methodology

Federal tax brackets from IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-61. State income tax rates from Tax Foundation. Median household income from U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Cost of living index from C2ER. Last updated 2026.

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