Minimum wage in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2026
The minimum wage in Minneapolis is $16.37 an hour, $4.96 more than the Minnesota minimum wage of $11.41. It rises to $17.02 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
Minneapolis minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $16.37
- A week, 40 hours
- $654.80
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $34,050
That is $198.40 more a week and $10,317 more a year than the Minnesota minimum wage of $11.41, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
Every employer, whatever its size, for anyone who works at least 2 hours a week in Minneapolis, of any age.
Tipped workers
Tipped workers in Minneapolis must be paid the full $16.37 an hour before tips. Tips cannot count toward the minimum wage.
Minneapolis minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | $15.97 |
| January 1, 2026 | $16.37now |
| January 1, 2027 | $17.02announced |
Minneapolis raises the rate every January 1 with inflation, up to 5%.
Other local minimum wages in Minnesota
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Minneapolis Minimum Wage, City of Minneapolis, Labor Standards Enforcement Division
- Minneapolis minimum wage increases to $16.37 for all employers, City of Minneapolis, updated
- Minimum wage in Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
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.