Minnesota Minimum Wage
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's State Minimum Wage Laws table, updated November 5, 2026.
Scheduled: $11.87 from January 1, 2027.
Source: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, news release of August 19, 2026, read November 10, 2026.
- Rate in effect
- $11.41
- Federal minimum
- $7.25
- Full-time year
- $23,733
- State rank
- 27th of 51
Local ordinances and sector rates can be higher where state law allows them, and are not shown here. To confirm a local or sector rate, use the state agency listed on the Department of Labor's State Labor Offices page.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05. Checked against NCSL state minimum wage table (as of 2026-07-01); EPI 2026 table where listed. A full-time year is 2,080 hours, the convention BLS uses. Confirm the rate in the Department of Labor table. Table read November 10, 2026; rechecked on the January 1 and July 1 statutory change dates, next on January 1, 2027. Scheduled rates are shown where the Department of Labor or the state's own agency publishes one we could read; a state showing none may still have one, so check its labor office.
How does Minnesota's minimum wage compare with the federal rate?
The rate in Minnesota is $4.16 above the federal minimum of $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Minnesota?
The minimum cash wage for tipped workers in Minnesota is $11.41, and the Department of Labor lists no tip credit.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, updated November 5, 2026.
How does the minimum compare with pay in Minnesota?
The lowest-paid tenth of jobs in Minnesota paid $16.12 an hour or less in May 2025, so the current minimum equals 71% of that line and 42% of the state's median hourly pay of $27.36.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, all occupations, hourly; minimum wage as listed on November 5, 2026. The wage figures are from May 2025, so a rate raised since then can sit above them. Confirm the wage figures in the OEWS tables at bls.gov.
Which occupations in Minnesota pay closest to the minimum?
Driver/sales workers have the 10th-percentile wage closest to $11.41, at $11.47 an hour, among occupations with at least 100 jobs.
| Occupation | 10th percentile | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver/Sales Workers | $11.47 | $15.86 | 9,750 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $11.34 | $18.83 | 5,320 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $11.50 | $14.82 | 7,880 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $11.54 | $14.52 | 7,150 |
| Skincare Specialists | $11.54 | $21.36 | 920 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $11.23 | $14.04 | 7,220 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $11.22 | $15.16 | 2,960 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $11.60 | $16.09 | 1,880 |
| Gambling Dealers | $11.18 | $13.07 | 1,370 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $11.13 | $12.25 | 37,630 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, hourly wages. Confirm in the OEWS tables at bls.gov.