Minnesota Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay per paycheck for salary and hourly jobs after federal & Minnesota taxes

Updated for 2025 tax year on Feb 14, 2025

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How to calculate your Minnesota paycheck

Overview of Minnesota

The Land of 10,000 Lakes has a population of under 6 million (2020), with most living in the twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It is one of the wealthiest states in the USA.

Brief summary:

• the income tax rate ranges from 5.35% to 9.85%
• no state payroll taxes
• has standard deduction and exemptions

Understanding your Minnesota paycheck

Gaining a clear understanding of your Minnesota paycheck is essential for successfully managing your finances, whether you’re just starting in the workforce or have years of experience. This article will explore the income tax rate, deductions, exemptions, and other key components that make up your paycheck.

Your paycheck begins with your gross pay, representing your total earnings before deductions. Numerous factors come into play to reduce this amount, ultimately leaving you with your net pay. We’ll break down these components to help you grasp where your hard-earned money goes.

One crucial aspect of your paycheck is the federal income tax withheld, which is based on the W-4 you submit to your employer. This crucial form helps determine the correct withholding by considering your filing status, income, dependents, and additional income or deductions.

Minnesota employs a progressive state income tax system, which means that as your income level increases, so do the tax rates. Familiarizing yourself with this system and how it affects your paycheck is vital.

Another important component of your paycheck is personal exemptions. An exemption is someone you can claim on your tax return. It can be yourself, your spouse, and any dependents. Claiming exemptions reduces the income subject to tax, lowering your overall tax liability. Although personal exemptions were eliminated for federal income tax purposes in 2017, you can still claim exemptions at the state level. Be sure to understand the exemptions available in Minnesota and update your W-4 form accordingly.

Your paycheck will also account for payroll taxes, known as FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare). These taxes support vital social programs for both current and future generations. Both employees and employers share the responsibility of contributing to these programs.

Your paycheck can also feature various deductions. Pre-tax deductions (retirement plans and HSAs) will reduce your taxable income.

Conversely, post-tax deductions are applied after calculating your taxable income. These deductions may include union dues, charitable donations, and wage garnishments. As each individual’s circumstances differ, staying informed about the specific deductions that apply to you is crucial.

After all deductions, exemptions, and taxes have been accounted for, you will get your net pay. Regularly reviewing your pay stubs helps ensure the accuracy of deductions and provides insight into how your financial decisions affect your take-home pay.

Consider contributing to tax-advantaged accounts such as 401(k) plans and HSAs to enhance your tax situation. These pre-tax contributions can lower your taxable income, potentially reducing taxes and improving your financial future.

Calculate your Minnesota paycheck

Calculating your Minnesota state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our main paycheck calculator page:

1. Determine your gross income
   • Annual salary
     Annual salary = Gross income
   • Hourly wage
     Hourly wage × Hours worked per day × Days worked per week × Weeks worked per year = Your weekly paycheck
2. Work out your total federal income tax
   1. Gross income adjusted
      Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted
   2. Federal taxable income
      Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income
   3. Federal income tax liability
      Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability
   4. Federal payroll tax liability
      Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
3. Calculate your total Minnesota state income tax
   1. Minnesota state taxable income
      Gross income adjusted − (Minnesota state standard/itemized deductions + Minnesota state exemptions) = Minnesota state taxable income
   2. Minnesota state income tax liability
      Minnesota state taxable income × Minnesota state income tax rate = Minnesota state income tax liability
4. Figure out your net pay
   You need to account for any other deductions such as health insurance, 401(k) contribution, as well as additional withholdings.
   Gross income − (Total income tax liability + Total payroll tax liability + Total pre-tax deductions + Total post-tax deductions + Total withholdings) = Your net pay
5. Divide your net pay by your pay frequency
   
   • Daily
     Your net pay / Days worked per week / Weeks worked per year = Your daily paycheck
   • Weekly
     Your net pay / 52 = Your weekly paycheck
   • Bi-weekly
     Your net pay / 26 = Your bi-weekly paycheck
   • Semi-monthly
     Your net pay / 24 = Your semi-monthly paycheck
   • Monthly
     Your net pay / 12 = Your monthly paycheck
   • Quarterly
     Your net pay / 4 = Your quarterly paycheck
   • Semi-annual
     Your net pay / 2 = Your semi-annual paycheck
   • Annual
     Your net pay = Your annual paycheck

State income tax brackets

Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.

State standard deduction

The state-level standard deduction is tied to the federal standard deduction. For more information, refer to Tax Foundation.

State exemptions

You can only claim dependents as exemptions in Minnesota. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.

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