Minnesota Minimum Wage 2026: $11.41/hr
Last updated: June 2026 — Source: Minnesota Department of Labor
Minnesota has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $11.41/hr applies to most covered employees.
Minimum Wage
$11.41
per hour
Tipped Wage
No tip credit
Full minimum wage required
Effective Date
2026-01-01
Minnesota Overtime Rules
Minnesota state law requires overtime at 1.5x for hours over 48 per week. However, most employers covered by FLSA must pay overtime at 40 hours. The more protective FLSA rule applies to FLSA-covered employees.
Additional Information
Minnesota adjusts annually for CPI. No tip credit allowed — tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage. Large employers (annual gross revenue ≥$500K) and small employers pay the same rate as of 2026.
Official source: Minnesota Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards