Minimum wage in Minnesota

$11.41 per hour¹

per hourGeneral rate since January 1, 2026

Rank among states and DC27of 51

Next change$11.87on January 1, 2027 (in 92 days)

Since 2025Full history

Weekly, 40 hours$456.40

Monthly, 52 weeks ÷ 12$1,977.73

Annual, 2,080 hours$23,732.80

Overtime, 1.5×$17.12

1 rate in force

Rates by worker type, industry and employer size

The highest rate that fits the job applies.

Applies to	Rate	Effective
Training / new hires · under 20 years old, first 90 consecutive days of employment Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 As of Jan. 1, 2025, the Minnesota statewide minimum wage is $11.13 for all employers and the 90-day training wage is $9.08 for workers under age 20. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the state minimum wage will increase to $11.41 and the training wage will increase to $9.31, reflecting a 2.5% inflation increase for both rates. Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$9.31January 1, 2026	January 1, 2026

2 on record

Scheduled increases

Future rates already set in law or certified. Projected rows are marked.

January 1, 2027in 92 days~~was $11.41~~$11.87General rate
Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation to $11.87 an hour for all employers in the state. The 90-day training wage for workers under age 20 will increase to $9.68.
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agency page
snapshot
September 26, 2026
Notes
Adjustment already determined and announced by DLI (Aug 19, 2026 release); not a projection.
Verified September 26, 2026
January 1, 2027in 92 days~~was $9.31~~$9.68Training / new hires · under 20 years old, first 90 consecutive days of employment
Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation to $11.87 an hour for all employers in the state. The 90-day training wage for workers under age 20 will increase to $9.68.
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agency page
snapshot
September 26, 2026
Verified September 26, 2026

2025 to 2027

History

Each step is a rate row with its own quoted source.

$0$5$10$15202520262027Today$11.13$11.872027Federal minimum $7.25

Show the history as a table

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 As of Jan. 1, 2025, the Minnesota statewide minimum wage is $11.13 for all employers and the 90-day training wage is $9.08 for workers under age 20. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the state minimum wage will increase to $11.41 and the training wage will increase to $9.31, reflecting a 2.5% inflation increase for both rates. Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$11.41January 1, 2026 – January 1, 2027	January 1, 2026	January 1, 2027
Standard Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 As of Jan. 1, 2025, the Minnesota statewide minimum wage is $11.13 for all employers and the 90-day training wage is $9.08 for workers under age 20. Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Single rate for all employers from Jan 1, 2025 (large/small tiers eliminated). Verified September 26, 2026	$11.13January 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026	January 1, 2025	January 1, 2026

Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (21)

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Training / new hires · under 20 years old, first 90 consecutive days of employment Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 As of Jan. 1, 2025, the Minnesota statewide minimum wage is $11.13 for all employers and the 90-day training wage is $9.08 for workers under age 20. Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$9.08January 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026	January 1, 2025	January 1, 2026
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2024 $10.85 $8.85 2.50% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$10.85January 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025	January 1, 2024	January 1, 2025
Small employer: annual gross revenue under $500,000 Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2024 $10.85 $8.85 2.50% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$8.85January 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025	January 1, 2024	January 1, 2025
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2023 $10.59 $8.63 2.50% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$10.59January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024	January 1, 2023	January 1, 2024
Small employer: annual gross revenue under $500,000 Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2023 $10.59 $8.63 2.50% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$8.63January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024	January 1, 2023	January 1, 2024
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2022 $10.33 $8.42 2.50% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$10.33January 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	January 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
Small employer: annual gross revenue under $500,000 Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2022 $10.33 $8.42 2.50% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$8.42January 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	January 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2021 $10.08 $8.21 0.77% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$10.08January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2022	January 1, 2021	January 1, 2022
Small employer: annual gross revenue under $500,000 Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2021 $10.08 $8.21 0.77% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$8.21January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2022	January 1, 2021	January 1, 2022
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2020 $10.00 $8.15 1.41% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$10.00January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2021	January 1, 2020	January 1, 2021
Small employer: annual gross revenue under $500,000 Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2020 $10.00 $8.15 1.41% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$8.15January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2021	January 1, 2020	January 1, 2021
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2019 $9.86 $8.04 2.16% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$9.86January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2020	January 1, 2019	January 1, 2020
Small employer: annual gross revenue under $500,000 Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2019 $9.86 $8.04 2.16% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$8.04January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2020	January 1, 2019	January 1, 2020
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2018 $9.65 $7.87 1.56% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$9.65January 1, 2018 – January 1, 2019	January 1, 2018	January 1, 2019
Small employer: annual gross revenue under $500,000 Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 1/1/2018 $9.65 $7.87 1.56% Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Figure 2 row; first two amounts are the Minnesota columns 'Large employers (at least $500,000 in annual revenue)' and 'Small employers (less than $500,000 in annual revenue)', then the inflation-indexing percentage. Verified September 26, 2026	$7.87January 1, 2018 – January 1, 2019	January 1, 2018	January 1, 2019
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 In 2014, legislation was passed to incrementally increase the full state minimum wage (for large employers), raising it to $8.00 an hour effective Aug. 1, 2014, to $9.00 an hour effective Aug. 1, 2015, and to $9.50 an hour, effective Aug. 1, 2016. Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$9.50August 1, 2016 – January 1, 2018	August 1, 2016	January 1, 2018
Training / new hires · under 20 years old, first 90 consecutive days of employment Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), during the first 90 consecutive days of employment, an employer may pay an employee under the age of 20 years a wage of at least: (1) $6.50 per hour beginning August 1, 2014; (2) $7.25 per hour beginning August 1, 2015; (3) $7.75 per hour beginning August 1, 2016; and (4) the rate established under paragraph (c) beginning January 1, 2018. Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$7.75August 1, 2016 – January 1, 2018	August 1, 2016	January 1, 2018
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 In 2014, legislation was passed to incrementally increase the full state minimum wage (for large employers), raising it to $8.00 an hour effective Aug. 1, 2014, to $9.00 an hour effective Aug. 1, 2015, and to $9.50 an hour, effective Aug. 1, 2016. Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$9.00August 1, 2015 – August 1, 2016	August 1, 2015	August 1, 2016
Training / new hires · under 20 years old, first 90 consecutive days of employment Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), during the first 90 consecutive days of employment, an employer may pay an employee under the age of 20 years a wage of at least: (1) $6.50 per hour beginning August 1, 2014; (2) $7.25 per hour beginning August 1, 2015; (3) $7.75 per hour beginning August 1, 2016; and (4) the rate established under paragraph (c) beginning January 1, 2018. Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$7.25August 1, 2015 – August 1, 2016	August 1, 2015	August 1, 2016
Large employer: annual gross revenue of $500,000 or more Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 In 2014, legislation was passed to incrementally increase the full state minimum wage (for large employers), raising it to $8.00 an hour effective Aug. 1, 2014, to $9.00 an hour effective Aug. 1, 2015, and to $9.50 an hour, effective Aug. 1, 2016. Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$8.00August 1, 2014 – August 1, 2015	August 1, 2014	August 1, 2015
Training / new hires · under 20 years old, first 90 consecutive days of employment Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.24 (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), during the first 90 consecutive days of employment, an employer may pay an employee under the age of 20 years a wage of at least: (1) $6.50 per hour beginning August 1, 2014; (2) $7.25 per hour beginning August 1, 2015; (3) $7.75 per hour beginning August 1, 2016; and (4) the rate established under paragraph (c) beginning January 1, 2018. Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Verified September 26, 2026	$6.50August 1, 2014 – August 1, 2015	August 1, 2014	August 1, 2015

BLS · May 2025

How the minimum compares with typical pay in Minnesota

42%of the median hourly wage

The median hourly wage across all occupations in Minnesota is $27.36 and the mean is $34.21 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates). The minimum wage of $11.41 is 42% of the median; the 10th-percentile wage is $16.12, so roughly the lowest-paid tenth of workers earn within $4.71 of the minimum. BLS

Hourly pay across all occupations

Hourly pay across all occupations
Applies to	Rate
Minimum wage	$11.41
10th percentile	$16.12
25th percentile	$19.08
Median	$27.36
Mean	$34.21

11 rules · September 27, 2026

Labor law basics in Minnesota

What the law adds on top of the hourly rate. Follow the citation for exceptions.

Overtime

Minnesota requires overtime of at least 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 48 in a workweek; employers covered by the federal FLSA must still pay overtime after 40 hours. (non-exempt employees under Minn. Stat. 177.23, subd. 7 (Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act))

Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.25

The Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay overtime for all hours worked over 48 per workweek, unless the employee is exempt under Minnesota Statutes 177.23, subdivision 7. Overtime pay must be at least 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay. This is calculated by dividing the total pay in any work week by the total number of hours worked in that week.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026

Verified September 27, 2026

Rest breaks

Employers must allow a rest break of at least 15 minutes, or enough time to use the nearest restroom if longer, within each four consecutive hours worked.

Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 181.883, 181.9413

Under the updated rest break law, employers must allow employees to take rest breaks that: last at least 15 minutes; occur within each four consecutive hours of work; and provide time to use the nearest restroom or otherwise take a break.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026
Notes: Minn. Stat. 177.253. Breaks shorter than 20 minutes count as hours worked and must be paid.

Verified September 27, 2026

Meal breaks

Employees working six or more consecutive hours must be allowed a meal break of at least 30 minutes.

Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 181.883, 181.9413

Under the updated meal break law, employers must allow employees to take a meal break that: lasts at least 30 minutes; occurs when working six or more consecutive hours; and provides time to eat a meal.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026
Notes: Minn. Stat. 177.254. The meal break may be unpaid only if the employee is completely relieved of duties.

Verified September 27, 2026

Pay frequency

Employees must be paid all wages earned at least once every 31 days on a regularly scheduled payday.

Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.27

Current employees: Current employees must be paid all wages earned at least once every 31 days on a regularly scheduled payday.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026

Verified September 27, 2026

Final paycheck

Discharged employees must be paid within 24 hours of demanding their final wages; employees who quit must be paid by the next payday at least five days after their last day, and no later than 20 days after it.

Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 181.101, 181.13, 181.14

for a discharged employee, wages are due within 24 hours of demand; and for voluntary-quit employees, wages are due by the next payday that is at least five days after the employee's last day of work, not to exceed 20 days from the last day worked.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026

Verified September 27, 2026

Paid sick leave

Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year unless the employer allows more. (employees expected to work at least 80 hours a year in Minnesota)

Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 181.9445 to 181.9448

An employee earns one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked and can earn a maximum of 48 hours each year unless the employer agrees to a higher amount.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026
Notes: Earned sick and safe time, Minn. Stat. 181.9445 to 181.9448.

Verified September 27, 2026

Tips

Employers may not take a tip credit: tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage in addition to their tips. (tipped employees)

Source: Minn. Stat. §§ 177.24, 181.53

Minnesota employers are prohibited from taking a tip credit against the minimum wage Call us Email us Employers may not count tips received by an employee toward the payment of minimum wage. Employees must receive the applicable minimum wage in addition to any tips they may receive.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026
Notes: Employers also may not require employees to share tips or join a tip pool, except that direct service employees may divide shared gratuities.

Verified September 27, 2026

Young workers' hours

Minors under 16 may not work before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. (newspaper carriers excepted) or more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period or 40 hours a week (agriculture excepted), and 16- and 17-year-old high school students may not work after 11 p.m. on evenings before school days or before 5 a.m. on school days. (minors under 18 (Minn. Stat. 181A.04))

Source: Minn. Stat. § 181A.04

A minor less than 16 years of age may not work: before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m.* with the exception of a newspaper carrier; more than 40 hours a week or more than eight hours in a 24-hour period*, except in agriculture; on school days during school hours, unless an employment certificate has been issued by the school district superintendent (see Minnesota Statutes 181A.05) and the worker is allowed to work during school hours under federal law. *During the school year, federal law restricts hours worked to no later than 7 p.m., no more than three hours a day and not more than 18 hours in a week. Workers age 16 or 17 By state law, 16- and 17-year old high school students may not work after 11 p.m. on evenings before school days or before 5 a.m. on school days.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026
Notes: With parental permission 16- and 17-year-olds may work until 11:30 p.m. and from 4:30 a.m.

Verified September 27, 2026

Required poster

Employers must display Minnesota's state-mandated workplace posters, free from the Department of Labor and Industry, where employees can easily see them.

Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.31

Minnesota law requires employers to display certain posters in a location where employees can easily see them. The posters are available at no cost and need to be updated only when Minnesota law changes.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026

Verified September 27, 2026

Recovering unpaid wages

Workers who have not been paid wages they are owed can file a wage claim with the Department of Labor and Industry's Labor Standards Division, which helps recover unpaid wages.

Source: Minn. Stat. § 177.27

If you haven't received the wages you are owed, you can file a wage claim. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's Labor Standards Division can help you file a wage claim and recover unpaid wages.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 27, 2026

Verified September 27, 2026

Overtime-exempt salary threshold

Executive, administrative and professional employees are exempt from minimum wage and overtime only if they meet the duties tests and are paid a salary of at least $684 per week ($35,568 a year). (executive, administrative, professional and outside sales employees)

United States rule

Source: 29 C.F.R. Part 541

To qualify for exemption, employees generally must meet certain tests regarding their job duties and be paid on a salary basis at not less than $684 per week.

Source: agency page
snapshot: September 26, 2026
Notes: The 2024 rule raising the level to $844/$1,128 was vacated in November 2024; DOL enforces the 2019 level of $684.

Verified September 26, 2026

$11.41 / hour

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What this wage pays

Hours per week

Gross pay before tax · $11.41
Weekly	$456.40
Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12	$1,977.73
Annual52 weeks	$23,732.80
Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies	$17.12

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Local minimum wages in Minnesota

A local rate applies to work performed inside its boundaries.

Jurisdiction	General rate	Scale $0–$20	Since	Next change	Special rules
Minneapolis	$16.37		January 1, 2026	$17.02January 1, 2027
Saint Paul	$16.37		January 1, 2026		5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?

$11.41 per hour since January 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about $456.40 a week or $23,732.80 a year before tax.

When does the minimum wage in Minnesota go up next?

$11.87 per hour on January 1, 2027.

Is there a lower tipped minimum wage in Minnesota?

No separate tipped rate is on record for Minnesota; tipped employees are owed the full $11.41 per hour before tips, unless a higher-level rule sets one.

What is the minimum wage for young or new workers in Minnesota?

Training / new hires (under 20 years old, first 90 consecutive days of employment): $9.31 per hour.

How does Minnesota compare with other states?

Minnesota's $11.41 ranks 27 of 51 state general rates, against a federal floor of $7.25.

Do any cities or counties in Minnesota have a higher minimum wage?

Yes: 2 local jurisdiction(s) on record (Minneapolis, Saint Paul). The local rate applies to work performed inside its boundaries.

2 levels of law

How this rate is resolved

The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.

Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:

United States
Minnesota

Minnesota sets 2 rules of its own. Year pages: 2026, 2027.

Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources

Minn. Stat. § 177.24. Large (annual revenue $500,000+) and small employer rates from 2014 through 2024; merged into one rate for all employers on Jan 1, 2025 (2024 c 110). Indexed each January 1 to the PCE deflator (cap 2.5% through 2024, 5% from 2025). 90-day training wage for workers under 20. No tip credit. Small-employer rates for 2014-2017 and training rates for 2018-2024 are not in the cited sources (the current statute text was rewritten by the 2024 amendment), so those periods have no rows.

Minnesota

Enforcement

Enforced by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Labor Standards. Employers must display the official minimum wage poster.

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