Minnesota Minimum Wage 2026: $11.41/hr
Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: Minnesota Department of Labor
In Minnesota, the minimum wage is $11.41 per hour, effective 2026-01-01. Minnesota sets its own minimum wage, and no tip credit is allowed, so tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $11.41 per hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 48 hours in a workweek. This reflects a state overtime law.
Quick answer
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41/hr in 2026 — $4.16 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #27 of 51 US jurisdictions.
Minimum Wage
$11.41
per hour
Tipped Wage
No tip credit
Full minimum wage required
Effective Date
2026-01-01
How Minnesota compares
State vs Federal
+$4.16
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+57.4%)
State Rate
$11.41
per hour
National Rank
#27
of 51 jurisdictions
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
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.