Minnesota Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by Minnesota Statutes section 177.24 and administered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources

Current rate (October 16, 2026)

$11.41

in effect since January 1, 2026

2027 rate

$11.87

Effective January 1, 2027

Compared with federal $7.25

$4.16 higher

Federal and state rules both apply

Minnesota minimum wage in 2027

$11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027, up $0.46 (4.0 percent).

DLI announced $11.87 on August 19, 2026, a 3.99 percent inflation adjustment that applies to all employers.

DLI adjusts the rate each January 1 using the change in the implicit price deflator for personal consumption expenditures, capped at 5 percent, and announces it by August 31.

Regional and local rates in Minnesota

Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own higher minimums.

Cities and counties may set higher local minimums where state law allows it. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies.

What changed in Minnesota

The $11.41 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2026 and did not change during 2026.

Minnesota minimum wage pay calculator

Weekly pay
$456.40
Monthly pay
$1,977.73
Yearly pay
$23,732.80
Overtime rate (1.5x)
$17.12 per hour

Gross pay before taxes at $11.41 per hour in Minnesota, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.

Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. The $11.41 rate has been in effect since January 1, 2026 and did not change during 2026.

Will the Minnesota minimum wage go up in 2027?

DLI announced $11.87 on August 19, 2026, a 3.99 percent inflation adjustment that applies to all employers.

Does Minnesota have local minimum wages?

Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own higher minimums.

Not legal advice. This page covers the general hourly minimum for most adult, non-tipped employees. Tipped, youth, training, student, agricultural, small-employer and industry-specific wages follow different rules. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, whether it is federal, state or local. Confirm your rate with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sources for Minnesota

Sources checked October 16, 2026.

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