Minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour in 2026, and up to $16.37 in places like Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It rises to $11.87 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the state.
Checked against official sources.
Minnesota minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $11.41
- A week, 40 hours
- $456.40
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $23,733
- Tipped cash wage
- $11.41same as minimum wage
In effect since . A year means 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Upcoming raises
- $11.87 an hour, $24,690 a year (announced by the state)
Local minimum wages in Minnesota
These places set their own, higher minimum wage. If you work there, your employer must pay the local rate.
| Place | Minimum wage | Since | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $16.37 | January 1, 2026 | $17.02 on January 1, 2027 |
| Saint Paul | $16.37 | January 1, 2026 | $17.02 on January 1, 2027 |
Tipped workers
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit. Tipped workers must be paid the full $11.41 an hour before tips.
Who gets a different rate
Since 2025, Minnesota has one rate for all employers, large and small.
- New workers under 20: $9.31 an hour. Training wage for the first 90 days, $9.68 from January 1, 2027
Minnesota minimum wage by year
| Year | Rate on January 1 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $10.33 |
| 2023 | $10.59 |
| 2024 | $10.85 |
| 2025 | $11.13 |
| 2026 | $11.41 |
Minnesota raises the rate every January 1 by inflation, up to 5%, and sets it by August 31. It never goes down.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour in 2026, and up to $16.37 in places like Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It rises to $11.87 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the state.
How much is minimum wage a year in Minnesota?
At $11.41 an hour, a full-time worker on 40 hours a week earns $456.40 a week and $23,733 a year before taxes.
What is the minimum wage for tipped workers in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit. Tipped workers must be paid the full $11.41 an hour before tips.
When does the minimum wage go up in Minnesota?
It rises to $11.87 on January 1, 2027. Minnesota raises the rate every January 1 by inflation, up to 5%, and sets it by August 31. It never goes down.
Which cities in Minnesota have a higher minimum wage?
Minneapolis ($16.37) and Saint Paul ($16.37) have their own minimum wages above the state rate. Workers there get the local rate.
Is there a different minimum wage for some workers in Minnesota?
New workers under 20: $9.31 an hour (training wage for the first 90 days, $9.68 from January 1, 2027).
Minimum wage in other Midwestern states
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Minimum wage in Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2025, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- Minneapolis Minimum Wage, City of Minneapolis, Labor Standards Enforcement Division
- Minneapolis minimum wage increases to $16.37 for all employers, City of Minneapolis, updated
- Announcing City of Saint Paul minimum wage rates for 2027, City of Saint Paul, updated
- City of Saint Paul minimum wage increases for small and micro businesses, City of Saint Paul, updated
- Saint Paul businesses notified of 2026 minimum wage increases, City of Saint Paul, updated
- State Minimum Wage Laws, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Changes in Basic Minimum Wages in Non-Farm Employment Under State Law, 1968 to 2024, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.