Minimum wage in Minnesota
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour, $4.16 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $23,733 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: dli.mn.gov.
Who gets which rate
Single rate for all employer sizes since 2024. No tip credit. Youth (<20) 90-day training wage $9.31 (2026).
City and county minimum wages
Minneapolis $16.37 (2026), $17.02 Jan 1, 2027. Saint Paul: large (101+) $16.37 → $17.02 in 2027; small $16.37; micro $14.25 (reach $17.02/$15.00 on Jul 1, 2027). Local rates apply to work performed inside those city or county limits.
What the minimum wage pays in Minnesota
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $11.41 | $9.90 |
| Week (40 hours) | $456 | $396 |
| Month | $1,978 | $1,717 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $23,733 | $20,598 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $17.12 an hour at the Minnesota minimum. State overtime threshold is 48 hours/week for non-FLSA-covered employers.
How Minnesota compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $11.87 on January 1, 2027 |
| Iowa | $7.25 | — |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | — |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $12.30 on January 1, 2027 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?
- The Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Minnesota's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $11.87 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Minnesota?
- Tipped workers must be paid the full minimum wage of $11.41 before tips.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Minnesota?
- About $23,733 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $20,598 after federal and state taxes.