H-1B · Minnesota
H-1B take-home pay in Minnesota (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Minnesota state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $45,680 | $3,807 | 23.9% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $58,830 | $4,903 | 26.5% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $71,330 | $5,944 | 28.7% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $83,830 | $6,986 | 30.1% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $102,016 | $8,501 | 32.0% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $120,166 | $10,014 | 33.2% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $146,217 | $12,185 | 33.5% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $180,667 | $15,056 | 35.5% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $219,027 | $18,252 | 37.4% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $301,227 | $25,102 | 39.8% | Details → |
How Minnesota state income tax works for H-1B holders
Minnesota charges a single flat rate of 7.85% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Minnesota is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Minnesota?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: www.revenue.state.mn.us/