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How Bonuses Are Taxed in Minnesota (2026)
A bonus paid on a separate check in Minnesota has a flat 22% federal tax withheld (37% on cumulative supplemental wages over $1,000,000 in a year), 7.65% FICA, and a flat 6.25% Minnesota state supplemental rate (percentage method). Withholding is not a higher tax rate — it is just how much your employer holds back up front; your actual tax on the bonus is settled when you file, and any over-withholding comes back as refund.
| Component | Rate on the bonus |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax (supplemental, percentage method) | 22% flat · 37% above $1,000,000/yr |
| Social Security | 6.2% (up to $184,500 of total wages) |
| Medicare | 1.45% · +0.9% above $200,000 |
| Minnesota state tax | 6.25% flat (percentage method) |
Some employers instead use the aggregate method — adding the bonus to your regular paycheck and withholding as if that were every check — which can withhold more or less than the flat 22%. The calculator above uses the flat-rate (percentage) method.
Minnesota Bonus Take-Home by Amount (2026)
Flat-rate (percentage) method, single filer, bonus paid separately on top of a $65,000 salary. Enter your own numbers in the calculator above — this table is a starting point.
| Bonus | Federal (22%) | FICA | Minnesota tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $220 | $77 | $68 | $636 |
| $2,500 | $550 | $191 | $170 | $1,589 |
| $5,000 | $1,100 | $383 | $340 | $3,178 |
| $10,000 | $2,200 | $765 | $680 | $6,355 |
| $15,000 | $3,300 | $1,148 | $1,020 | $9,533 |
| $25,000 | $5,500 | $1,913 | $1,700 | $15,888 |
How Minnesota Paycheck Tax Is Calculated (2026)
Source: Minnesota Department of Revenue| Taxable income bracket | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $31,690 | 5.35% |
| $31,690 – $104,090 | 6.80% |
| $104,090 – $193,240 | 7.85% |
| $193,240 – + | 9.85% |
Standard deduction (single): $14,575, subtracted from gross income before applying brackets.
Federal Tax & FICA (shared across all states)
| Filing status | Standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $32,200 |
| Head of Household | $24,150 |
| Federal brackets (all filing statuses) | 10% / 12% / 22% / 24% / 32% / 35% / 37% |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 wage base |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages, +0.9% above $200,000 single/HoH, $250,000 MFJ |
⚠️ Minnesota's married-filing-jointly and head-of-household state brackets have not yet been independently verified against the primary source above — this calculator uses Minnesota's single-filer brackets as an estimate when those statuses are selected.
Guideline version 2026-MN-v1 · Last verified 2026-07-26
Minnesota Bonus Tax FAQ
How are bonuses taxed in MN?
Minnesota applies a flat 6.25% state supplemental withholding rate to a bonus paid separately from your regular paycheck. On top of that comes the flat 22% federal supplemental rate (37% above $1,000,000/year) and 7.65% FICA, so combined withholding on a Minnesota bonus is roughly 36%.
What is the bonus tax rate in Minnesota / how much is a bonus taxed in MN?
6.25% Minnesota + 22% federal + 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare. A $5,000 bonus therefore has about $1,100 federal, $310 Social Security, $73 Medicare and $310 Minnesota tax withheld, leaving roughly $3,200 in hand - before year-end reconciliation.
How much are bonuses taxed in MN after taxes - do I get any back?
The 6.25% Minnesota and 22% federal figures are withholding rates, not final tax. Minnesota's income tax brackets run 5.35% to 9.85%, so if your marginal rate is below 6.25% you may see some of the state withholding back at filing; likewise for the federal 22%.
Methodology & Source
Minnesota state tax figures sourced from Minnesota Department of Revenue (https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/), citing Minn. Stat. § 290.06. Federal brackets, standard deductions (single/MFJ/HoH), and FICA constants sourced from the IRS (Revenue Procedure 2025-32; married-filing-jointly Additional Medicare threshold of $250,000 is a separate, unindexed statutory figure). Minnesota's married-filing-jointly and head-of-household figures are not yet independently verified and currently fall back to single-filer brackets — see the caveat in the formula section above.
Bonus federal withholding uses the flat supplemental-wage rate (22%, 37% above $1,000,000 cumulative supplemental wages/year), per IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide, 2026 edition — the alternative "aggregate method" is not modeled. Minnesota's 6.25% state supplemental withholding rate cited on this page is from the Minnesota Department of Revenue employer withholding guide and is a withholding figure, not a separate income-tax rate — the calculator estimates the state tax on the bonus from your marginal bracket, which is what actually determines your liability.
This is an estimate based on standard single-filer federal, FICA, and MN state calculations. Actual withholding may differ based on your W-4 elections, pre-tax deductions, and other factors.
Guideline version: 2026-MN-v1 · Effective: 2026-01-01 · Last verified: 2026-07-26