Minnesota Minimum Wage 2026: $11.41/hr

Minnesota workers must be paid at least $11.41 an hour, $4.16 above the federal $7.25 minimum.

Data updated September 26, 2026

Key facts for Minnesota

Minimum wage: $11.41/hr
In effect since: January 1, 2026
Scheduled change: Next change: $11.87/hr effective January 1, 2027
Tipped cash wage: No tip credit, full minimum
Compared with federal: +$4.16 vs the federal $7.25
Overtime: 1.5x after 48 hrs/week

Source

Rule: Minnesota minimum wage law
Published by: dli.mn.gov
Last updated: September 26, 2026

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The short answer

Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41/hr in 2026, $4.16 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #27 of 51 US jurisdictions. It is scheduled to rise to $11.87/hr on January 1, 2027.

How the Minnesota minimum wage works

In Minnesota, the minimum wage is $11.41 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Minnesota sets its own minimum wage, and no tip credit is allowed, so tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $11.41 per hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 48 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.

Minnesota adjusts annually for inflation. One rate applies to all employers: $11.41/hr in 2026, rising to $11.87/hr on January 1, 2027. No tip credit is allowed, so tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage. Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local rates.

How Minnesota compares

State rate: $11.41/hr
Federal minimum: $7.25/hr
Difference: +$4.16 (+57.4%)
National rank: #27 of 51

Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.

Minnesota overtime rules

Weekly overtime threshold: 48 hours (1.5x)
Governing law: State overtime law

Minnesota law requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 48 per week. Employers covered by the federal FLSA must pay overtime after 40 hours, and the more protective rule applies.

Sources for this page

Minnesota minimum wage — state labor department dli.mn.gov
Minnesota overtime rules — state labor department dli.mn.gov
U.S. Department of Labor dol.gov

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