How much does a Accountant make in Minnesota?

BLS puts the average Accountant pay in Minnesota at $94,060 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Minnesota, after federal taxes, FICA, and Minnesota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $70,129 annually ($5,844/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Minnesota?

On a $94,060 salary in Minnesota, your take-home pay is approximately $70,129/year or $5,844/month. Federal tax: $11,863. State tax: $4,873. FICA: $7,196.

Is $94,060 a good Accountant salary?

$94,060 is the BLS average Accountant pay in Minnesota, about the same as the US average of $94,750 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Minnesota earn between $68,190 and $105,020.

How do Minnesota taxes affect Accountant salaries?

Minnesota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $94,060 is $4,873. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Accountants?

In Minnesota, the top 10% earn over $138,960 and the bottom 10% under $58,280 (BLS, May 2025). 4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: CPA, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor.

How can a Accountant in Minnesota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Accountant Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Average Accountant pay in Minnesota

$94,060/year

≈ $45/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $68,190–$105,020

US average: $94,750

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$70,129/year

$5,844/month · effective tax rate 25.44%

Federal $11,863
State $4,873
FICA $7,196
Take-home

Pay by role in Minnesota

Partner (Big 4 / Regional)$385,000–$985,000+ TC
Senior Manager / Director$165,000–$285,000
Senior Tax Manager (Corporate)$135,000–$215,000
Senior Audit Manager (Big 4)$125,000–$195,000
Senior Controller / Director Accounting$145,000–$235,000
Senior Forensic / Valuation$125,000–$215,000

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$70,129
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,844
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,697
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$34/hr
Federal Tax	$11,863
State Tax	$4,873
FICA Taxes	$7,196
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.44%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Accountants earn the same — not even close

Minnesota's accountant market is anchored by the Big 4 Minneapolis offices (Deloitte + EY + KPMG + PwC all maintain substantial Twin Cities practices serving the country's highest per-capita Fortune 500 HQ cluster), plus regional firms CliftonLarsonAllen Minneapolis HQ (~9K employees nationally, the country's 8th-largest accounting firm), Wipfli Eden Prairie, Baker Tilly + Eide Bailly Minneapolis offices, alongside corporate accounting organizations at UnitedHealth + 3M + Target + Best Buy + Cargill + General Mills + Hormel + Medtronic.

Partner (Big 4 / Regional)

$385,000–$985,000+ TC

Big 4 MSP partner · CLA partner · Wipfli partner · profit-share + equity participation

Senior Manager / Director

$165,000–$285,000

Big 4 senior manager · CLA director · Fortune 500 corp accounting director · partner-track band

Senior Tax Manager (Corporate)

$135,000–$215,000

Big 4 corporate tax + Fortune 500 tax · MN corp tax + multi-state + international tax specialty

Senior Audit Manager (Big 4)

$125,000–$195,000

Big 4 MSP audit · Fortune 500 public-company audits · ICFR + SOX specialty

Senior Controller / Director Accounting

$145,000–$235,000

Fortune 500 corporate controller · MN healthcare + retail + industrial · Fortune 500 corp accounting

Senior Forensic / Valuation

$125,000–$215,000

Big 4 forensic + transaction services · valuation engagements · CFE + ABV credential premium

Senior Tax Accountant (Private Wealth)

$115,000–$185,000

Ameriprise wealth tax · CLA private client + family office · MN $3M estate planning specialty

Mid-Level Senior (3-5 yrs)

$75,000–$108,000

Big 4 senior associate · CLA senior · transitioning to manager band · CPA-track

Junior Staff Accountant (0-3 yrs)

$58,000–$80,000

Carlson School MAcc + St. Thomas MBT + Mankato accounting pipeline · entry CPA-track

Senior Industry Accountant

$92,000–$148,000

Cargill ag-commodity accounting · 3M industrial · UHG healthcare · industry-specialty premium

Worth knowing: CliftonLarsonAllen HQ Minneapolis is the structural depth feature most national accounting-career surveys understate for MN. CLA (~9K employees nationally, ~$1.6B annual revenue, the country's 8th-largest accounting firm by revenue post-2014 LarsonAllen + Clifton Gunderson merger, with substantial private-client + state + local government practices) is among the largest accounting firms HQ'd outside the major coastal financial centers. CLA partners clear $385-985K TC. Cargill Wayzata corporate accounting is the country's largest private-company accounting organization at $165B+ revenue — commodity-trading accounting + agricultural + food processing + global FX accounting at scale rivaling Fortune 100 corporate accounting departments. UnitedHealth Optum corporate accounting + tax (Fortune 5) and 3M corporate accounting (Fortune 100) round out the MN corporate accounting picture. MN's 9.85% top bracket catches partner + director comp at $250K+ TC — for a $425K partner the MN state tax adds ~$36-40K/year vs SD/TX/FL residency. The $3M estate exemption (HF 1672 of 2023 indexed, among lower US thresholds) is a documented driver of MN partner relocation to Florida or Arizona at retirement, creating substantial estate-planning practice opportunity for MN CPAs specializing in private wealth.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Accountants in Minnesota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Minnesota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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