Minnesota: state income tax
Whether your state taxes wages, whether the rate is flat or graduated, and where the top rate starts.
Single detailed source| Tax structure | Graduated, 4 brackets |
|---|---|
| Rates (single filers) | 5.35% to 9.85% |
| Top rate starts at | $203,150 |
Rates are for single filers as of January 1, 2026. Brackets for married couples are often wider. Local income taxes are not included.
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How Minnesota compares
9.85% ranks 7 of 42 (1 = highest) for top income tax rate on wages.
Lowest 2.5%Highest 13.3%
- 2.5% – 3.9% (9)
- 3.99% – 4.7% (8)
- 4.82% – 5.75% (9)
- 5.9% – 8.75% (8)
- 9% – 13.3% (8)
- No tax on wages (9)
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How we checked this
Rates and brackets come from the Tax Foundation's 2026 table of state individual income taxes, compiled from state statutes, forms and instructions as of January 1, 2026. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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