Minnesota has a top income tax rate of 9.85%, the 15th highest combined sales tax (8.14%) and a $11.41 minimum wage as of 2026.
$10,496 a year: that is roughly what a Minnesota homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($3,577), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($2,035), property tax on a $300,000 house ($3,000) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($1,885).
Minnesota uses a graduated scale with 4 rates, topping out at 9.85%. Single filers' standard deduction: $15,300. On $50,000 of wages, a single filer's Minnesota tax works out to about $1,877 (3.8% of wages); on $100,000 it is about $5,277 (5.3%). Source: Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 5.35% | over $0 | over $0 |
| 6.8% | over $33,310 | over $48,700 |
| 7.85% | over $109,430 | over $193,480 |
| 9.85% | over $203,150 | over $337,930 |
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Minnesota's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Minnesota to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,877 | $40,478 | $1,557 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,577 | $58,016 | $2,231 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,277 | $73,903 | $2,842 |
The state rate is 6.88% and local governments add 1.26% on average, for a combined 8.14%, 15th highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $81 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41 an hour, 27th highest in the country, or $23,733 a year for full-time work, $8,653 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Minnesota paid property taxes equal to 1.00% of home value on average, the 16th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $3,000 a year, or $250 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 17.45¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 21st highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $157 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 4 states it borders, Minnesota has the highest combined sales tax of its neighbors (8.14%) and the highest top income tax rate of its neighbors (9.85%).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9.85% | 8.14% | $11.41 | 1.00% | 17.45¢ |
| Iowa | 3.8% | 6.94% | $7.25 | 1.33% | 15.99¢ |
| North Dakota | 2.5% | 7.09% | $7.25 | 0.92% | 13.41¢ |
| South Dakota | None | 6.11% | $11.85 | 1.00% | 15.37¢ |
| Wisconsin | 7.65% | 5.72% | $7.25 | 1.32% | 19.06¢ |
Minnesota figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Minnesota revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.