2026 tax year · MN state tax (progressive) · 40h per week, 2,080 hrs per year
Minnesota Wage Calculator
Convert hourly wage to annual gross and net take-home pay in Minnesota. Twenty dollars per hour in Minnesota = $41,600 gross per year, netting $33,260 (80.0% take-home) after federal tax, MN state tax, and FICA.
Twenty dollars per hour in Minnesota → annual net
$33,260 per year
$41,600 gross · Federal $2,812 · MN $2,346 · SS+Medicare $3,182
Hourly wages → annual take-home in Minnesota
| Hourly wage | Annual gross | Total taxes | Net annual | Net per hr | % take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 per hr | $31,200 | $5,620 | $25,580 | $12.30 | 82.0% |
| $18 per hr | $37,440 | $7,240 | $30,200 | $14.52 | 80.7% |
| $20 per hr | $41,600 | $8,340 | $33,260 | $15.99 | 80.0% |
| $25 per hr | $52,000 | $11,091 | $40,909 | $19.67 | 78.7% |
| $30 per hr | $62,400 | $13,842 | $48,558 | $23.35 | 77.8% |
| $40 per hr | $83,200 | $21,013 | $62,187 | $29.90 | 74.7% |
| $50 per hr | $104,000 | $28,595 | $75,405 | $36.25 | 72.5% |
Single filer, 40h per week x 52 weeks. For overtime, hourly with pre-tax deductions, or biweekly view, use our Minnesota paycheck calculator.
Minnesota wage tax breakdown
Minnesota taxes wages at a progressive rate . Minnesota's standard deduction is $14,950 for single filers (2026 — adjusted annually).
For Social Security tax: 6.2% on wages up to 184,500 dollars (2026 wage base). Medicare: 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% additional Medicare on income above 200,000 dollars (single).
FAQs about Minnesota wages
What is twenty dollars per hour after taxes in Minnesota?
Twenty dollars per hour in Minnesota for 2026 (40h per week, single filer) = $41,600 gross annual. After federal tax, Minnesota state tax of $2,346, Social Security, and Medicare, net take-home is approximately $33,260 (80.0% of gross). That works out to roughly $15.99 per hour after tax instead of the twenty dollars gross.
What is twenty-five dollars per hour annually in Minnesota?
Twenty-five dollars per hour times 2,080 working hours per year = $52,000 gross annual. In Minnesota, the net take-home is approximately $40,909 after federal, state, and FICA taxes. Monthly net: about $3,409.
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?
The federal minimum wage is 7.25 dollars per hour. Most states set higher minimums. As of 2026, common state minimums range from 7.25 dollars (states matching federal) to seventeen dollars or more (CA, NY, WA, etc.). Many cities have additional local minimums (e.g., Seattle, San Francisco, NYC). Check your specific city or county for the applicable minimum wage rate. Tipped employees may have lower cash minimums in some states.
Does Minnesota have state income tax on wages?
Yes. Minnesota taxes wage income at progressive rates with multiple brackets. Minnesota's standard deduction is $14,950 for single filers (2026 — adjusted annually).
What hourly wage equals a 50,000 dollar salary in Minnesota?
50,000 annual divided by 2,080 work hours = 24.04 dollars per hour gross. The hourly equivalent doesn't change by state, but the after-tax hourly equivalent does. In Minnesota, $50,000 salary nets $39,438, equivalent to $18.96 per hour after tax.
Is overtime calculated differently in Minnesota?
Federal FLSA requires 1.5x hourly rate for hours over 40 per week. Minnesota follows federal FLSA rules — 1.5x for hours over 40 per week. Some states have additional daily OT thresholds. Use our overtime calculator for specific calculations.