Does Minnesota have a state income tax?

Minnesota taxes individual income with a progressive state income tax with a top marginal rate of 9.85%.

What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?

The 2026 minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41/hour. No tip credit.

What is the sales tax in Minnesota?

The statewide sales tax rate is 6.875% (local city/county add-ons can raise the combined rate considerably).

Minnesota Taxes 2026 — Income Tax, Sales Tax & Minimum Wage

9.85%Income tax

6.875%State sales tax

$11.412026 min wage

2026Tax year

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Income Tax

Minnesota uses a progressive rate schedule; the highest marginal rate is 9.85% (applies only to income in the top bracket, not all income).

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Sales Tax

The statewide sales tax is 6.875%. Cities and counties add local option taxes — combined rates commonly run 1.5–3 percentage points higher than the state rate.

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2026 Minimum Wage

$11.41/hour. No tip credit

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Tax Filing Notes

File the Minnesota state return in addition to your federal return; brackets are based on taxable income with state-specific adjustments.

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How Minnesota compares

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Federal Tax Estimator

2026 IRS brackets and standard deduction.

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Minnesota 2026 — FAQ

What is the 2026 minimum wage in Minnesota?

$11.41/hour. No tip credit

Is Minnesota income tax high or low compared to other states?

Minnesota's top rate of 9.85% ranks in the middle of states with an income tax.

Do local taxes add to these rates?

Yes. Cities and counties add local sales taxes (often +1.5–3 points), and some states add county income taxes (e.g., MD, IN). Check your local jurisdiction for the effective rate.

Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026; U.S. DOL/WHD state minimum wage tables (Paylocity/Gusto 2026 editions); state revenue agencies. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026. Educational reference — verify current rates with the Minnesota revenue department before relying on them.