Minnesota's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour, $4.16 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. It rises to $11.87 on Jan 1, 2027. Full time, that is $23,733 a year before taxes. Source Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $20,031 a year, or $770.43 every two weeks.
What the Minnesota minimum wage pays
| At $11.41 | From Jan 1, 2027 ($11.87) | |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $11.41 | $11.87 |
| Per 8-hour day | $91.28 | $94.96 |
| Per 40-hour week | $456.40 | $474.80 |
| Every two weeks | $912.80 | $949.60 |
| Per month | $1,977.73 | $2,057.47 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $23,732.80 | $24,689.60 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $770.43 | $798.60 |
| Take-home per year | $20,031.18 | $20,763.60 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Minnesota income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $11,866 a year and about $10,523 after taxes.
Minnesota minimum wage rules
Local minimum wages. Minnesota's rate is a floor: it is higher in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Where a city or county sets a higher rate, employers there must pay the higher one.
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour for all employers in 2026 and rises to $11.87 on January 1, 2027. Minneapolis and St. Paul require higher local minimum wages for work done there. | Minnesota DLI, Minimum wage rate adjusted for inflation Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Tips and training wage | Tips cannot count toward your minimum wage; tipped workers get the full rate plus tips. Workers under 20 may be paid a 90-day training wage of $9.31 an hour ($9.68 from January 1, 2027). | Minnesota DLI, Minimum wage in Minnesota |
| Overtime | State law requires overtime after 48 hours in a workweek. Many employers are also covered by the federal 40-hour overtime rule, which then applies instead. | Minnesota DLI, Overtime laws |
How Minnesota's minimum wage compares
Minnesota has the 27th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC.
The typical (median) worker in Minnesota earns $27.36 an hour, so the minimum wage is 42% of the median wage. 10% of Minnesota workers earn less than $16.12 an hour and 25% less than $19.08 (BLS, May 2025, all 2,949,820 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Minnesota, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $12.25 | 37,630 |
| Bartenders | $12.93 | 24,420 |
| Gambling Dealers | $13.07 | 1,370 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $14.04 | 7,220 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $14.52 | 7,150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $14.82 | 7,880 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $23,733 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | $236 |
| 1 child | $4,427 | $4,427 |
| 2 children | $7,316 | $7,316 |
| 3 children or more | $8,231 | $8,231 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $23,733 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $593 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,187. Source
Minnesota minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?
$11.41 an hour. It rises to $11.87 on Jan 1, 2027.
How much is the Minnesota minimum wage a year?
$23,733 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $1,978 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $20,031.
How much is the Minnesota minimum wage after taxes?
About $770.43 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Minnesota taxes.
Is Minnesota's minimum wage going up?
Yes. It rises to $11.87 an hour on Jan 1, 2027, adding $957 a year for a full-time worker.
What is time and a half at the Minnesota minimum wage?
$17.12 an hour for overtime hours.
Do cities in Minnesota have a higher minimum wage?
Yes: the minimum is higher in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Employers must pay whichever rate is higher.
States with a similar minimum wage
Michigan minimum wage ($13.73) · Virginia minimum wage ($12.77) · Nevada minimum wage ($12.00) · New Mexico minimum wage ($12.00) · South Dakota minimum wage ($11.85) · Arkansas minimum wage ($11.00) · Ohio minimum wage ($11.00) · Montana minimum wage ($10.85)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.