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

Weekly overtime threshold 48 hours
State overtime law Yes — state law

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.

Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: June 2026. Calculator results are estimates for informational purposes only. For disputes involving unpaid wages or wrongful termination, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.

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