Minnesota minimum wage 2026–2027: $11.41 now, $11.87 on January 1, 2027
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $4.16 more than the federal $7.25. The next change is on January 1, 2027: $11.87 an hour (+$0.46, 4.0%), announced by the state. Inflation adjustment.
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Minnesota minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $11.41 | January 1, 2026 | official |
| Scheduled increase | $11.87 | January 1, 2027 | announcement |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $11.41 (full wage) | now | official |
When does the Minnesota minimum wage go up?
The next change is on January 1, 2027: $11.87 an hour (+$0.46, 4.0%), announced by the state. Inflation adjustment. Adjusted each January 1 for inflation, capped at 5%.
Tipped workers in Minnesota
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $11.41 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
Who is covered, and who can be paid less
90-day training wage for workers under 20: $9.31 in 2026, $9.68 in 2027. Jobs covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act never get less than $7.25.
City and county minimum wages in Minnesota
These places set their own, higher rate; inside their limits it replaces the state rate.
| Place | Now | Next | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $16.37since January 1, 2026 | $17.02 · January 1, 2027 | city |
| Saint Paul (large and macro businesses)Smaller businesses phase in on a separate schedule | $16.37since January 1, 2026 | $17.02 · January 1, 2027 | city |
Minnesota minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Minnesota minimum wage was $10.00; today it is $11.41 – up $1.41, or 14.1%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $10.00 | $10.08 | $10.33 | $10.59 | $10.85 | $11.13 | $11.41 |
How Minnesota compares
Minnesota ranks 27th of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Minnesota's $11.41 is $0.12 below it. Neighbors: Iowa $7.25, North Dakota $7.25, South Dakota $11.85, Wisconsin $7.25.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 48 hours a week, at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $456.40; with 5 overtime hours it is $541.98.
Good to know
- No employer may take a tip credit in Minnesota (DLI).
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Minnesota is enforced by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry; wage claims: dli.mn.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Minnesota minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota right now?
$11.41 an hour for most adult workers. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $4.16 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Minnesota minimum wage be in 2027?
$11.87 an hour from January 1, 2027 – announced by the state.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit: tipped workers – servers, bartenders, hotel and salon staff – must be paid the full $11.41 an hour before tips, and tips are on top.
How much is the Minnesota minimum wage per year?
At $11.41 an hour and 40 hours a week, $456.40 a week, about $1,978 a month and $23,733 a year before taxes. At the 2027 rate of $11.87: $24,690 a year.
Do cities in Minnesota have a higher minimum wage?
Yes. Minneapolis: $16.37 ($17.02 from January 1, 2027); Saint Paul (large and macro businesses): $16.37 ($17.02 from January 1, 2027). Inside those limits the local rate applies.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Minnesota?
With the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.