Minnesota Minimum Wage 2026
$11.41
per hour since January 1, 2026
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. Minnesota's minimum wage rises to $11.87 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Pick a city or county if you work there; its rate is above the statewide floor.
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($17.12 an hour).
Weekly
$456
Monthly (average)
$1,978
Annual
$23,733
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the Minnesota hourly paycheck calculator.
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Minnesota Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$11.41
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$11.41
No tip credit allowed
Next change
$11.87 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
One rate for all employers in the state; Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local rates.
Local Minimum Wages in Minnesota
These cities, counties or regions set a 2026 rate above the $11.41 statewide floor. Employers pay the highest rate that applies where the work is done. St. Paul rates vary by employer size.
| Jurisdiction | 2026 rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $16.37 | January 1, 2026 | All employers; no tip credit. Rises to $17.02 on January 1, 2027. |
| St. Paul (101+ employees) | $16.37 | January 1, 2026 | Rises to $17.02 on January 1, 2027. |
| St. Paul (6 to 100 employees) | $16.37 | July 1, 2026 | Rises to $17.02 on July 1, 2027. |
| St. Paul (5 or fewer employees) | $14.25 | July 1, 2026 | Rises to $15.00 on July 1, 2027. |
Tipped Minimum Wage in Minnesota
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit: tipped employees must be paid the full $11.41 an hour before tips. Tipped employees get the full minimum wage plus their tips.
Cash wage
$11.41
Maximum tip credit
$0.00
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$11.41
Other Minnesota Minimum Wage Rates
- 90-day training wage, workers under 20: $9.31. $9.68 from January 1, 2027
Overtime Rules in Minnesota
Minnesota law requires overtime after 48 hours in a workweek, but employers covered by the federal FLSA must pay overtime after 40. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $11.41 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $17.12. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
Minnesota Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $11.41 |
| January 1, 2025 | $11.13 |
| January 1, 2024 | $10.85 |
| January 1, 2023 | $10.59 |
Minnesota Minimum Wage in 2027
Minnesota's minimum wage rises to $11.87 an hour on January 1, 2027. The Department of Labor and Industry published the inflation adjustment. The 90-day training wage rises to $9.68, and Minneapolis and St. Paul rise to $17.02.
Minnesota Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for Minnesota
Minnesota Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
Minnesota Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minimum wage in Minnesota
- DLI news release, Dec 17, 2025 (2026 rates, 2025 rate)
- DLI Overtime laws
- DOL WHD state minimum wage history table
- St. Paul 2027 rate chart (image)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
- Minneapolis minimum wage
- St. Paul (101+ employees) minimum wage
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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