Minnesota minimum wage: $11.13/hr (2026)
📊 Minnesota Income Tax Overview 2026
Minnesota uses a Progressive: 5.35%–9.85% income tax system. See the wage table below for common take-home pay amounts.
| Taxable Income (Single) | CA Tax Rate | Tax on Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $10,412 | 1.0% | up to $104 |
| $10,413 – $24,684 | 2.0% | up to $285 |
| $24,685 – $38,959 | 4.0% | up to $571 |
| $38,960 – $54,081 | 6.0% | up to $907 |
| $54,082 – $68,350 | 8.0% | up to $1,141 |
| $68,351 – $349,137 | 9.3% | up to $26,139 |
| $349,138 – $418,961 | 10.3% | up to $7,192 |
| $418,962 – $698,274 | 11.3% | up to $31,560 |
| $698,275+ | 13.3% | highest bracket |
Source: MN Dept of Revenue · 2026. Progressive: 5.35%–9.85%.
💵 Common Hourly Wages — Minnesota After-Tax
Here's what various hourly wages look like after Minnesota taxes (single filer, 2026):
| Hourly Rate | Annual Gross | CA State Tax | Take-Home/yr | Take-Home/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17/hr | $35,360 | ~$618 | ~$27,200 | ~$2,267 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | ~$935 | ~$31,500 | ~$2,625 |
| $22/hr | $45,760 | ~$1,155 | ~$34,300 | ~$2,858 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | ~$1,614 | ~$38,400 | ~$3,200 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | ~$2,450 | ~$45,600 | ~$3,800 |
| $35/hr | $72,800 | ~$3,350 | ~$52,500 | ~$4,375 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | ~$4,260 | ~$59,200 | ~$4,933 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | ~$6,450 | ~$72,400 | ~$6,033 |
🏙️ Minnesota Major Cities — Wages & Cost of Living 2026
Here's a cost of living overview for major Minnesota cities:
📖 California Tax Guide for Workers 2026
California State Income Tax
California uses a progressive income tax system with 9 brackets (1%–13.3%). Unlike federal taxes, California has a relatively low standard deduction of $5,202 for single filers in 2026, meaning more of your income is subject to state tax compared to federal tax.
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
California workers pay SDI at 0.9% of gross wages with no wage ceiling since January 2024. SDI provides short-term disability benefits and Paid Family Leave (PFL) — you may be eligible to receive up to 60–70% of your wages if you need to take time off for a qualifying disability or family reason.
California vs. No-Tax States
Compared to Texas or Florida (0% state tax), a California worker earning $52,000/year pays approximately $2,100–$2,500 more in state taxes annually. However, California offers benefits including disability insurance, paid family leave, strong worker protections, and higher minimum wages.
California Overtime Law
California has stricter overtime rules than federal law: overtime (1.5× rate) applies after 8 hours in a single day (not just 40 hours/week). Double time (2× rate) applies after 12 hours in a day or after 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day worked. This can significantly increase take-home for hourly workers who work long days.
California COLA & Living Wage
California has the highest cost of living of any U.S. state. The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates a single adult in Los Angeles needs ~$30–35/hr to meet basic needs without government assistance. In San Francisco, the equivalent is closer to $38–42/hr. A $17/hr minimum wage, while the highest state minimum in the U.S., still falls short of a true living wage in California's major cities.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The Minnesota minimum wage is $11.13/hour for large employers (annual sales over $500,000) and $9.08/hr for small employers. Minneapolis has its own higher minimum of $15.57/hr. Minnesota adjusts annually for inflation.
Minnesota has progressive income tax from 5.35% to 9.85%: 5.35% on income up to ~$30,070, 6.80% to ~$98,760, 7.85% to ~$183,340, and 9.85% above that. The standard deduction for single filers is $14,575 (2026).
$25/hr (~$3,200/month after MN taxes) is comfortable in Greater Minnesota but tight in the Twin Cities metro. Minneapolis/St. Paul 1-bedrooms average $1,300–$2,000. Rochester and Duluth are more affordable at $800–$1,300. Most financial advisors recommend budgeting 30% of take-home for housing (~$988/month) — which is very difficult in coastal CA metros at $25/hr.
No — Minnesota has no mandatory SDI. However, Minnesota has a Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program launching January 2026 requiring small contributions from employers and employees. Benefits: up to 12 weeks of paid leave at 90% of wages for lower earners.
At $52,000/year, Minnesota workers (~5.35% effective) take home ~$38,400 vs Wisconsin workers (~4.4% effective) ~$39,500. Wisconsin workers keep about $1,100 more per year. However, Minneapolis offers significantly more career opportunities than most Wisconsin cities. These rules apply to most non-exempt employees regardless of industry.