The Minnesota minimum wage for 2026 is $11.41 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation each January 1. Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local minimum wages.
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees receive the full minimum wage.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 48 hours (1.5x) |
Minnesota's state overtime threshold is 48 hours, but FLSA-covered employers must pay overtime after 40.
Related labor laws in Minnesota
Paid sick leave
Required. Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time law provides up to 48 hours per year.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 48 hours (1.5x) in a week. Minnesota's state overtime threshold is 48 hours, but FLSA-covered employers must pay overtime after 40.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Minnesota and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
Local minimum wages in Minnesota
Several Minnesota cities and counties set a minimum wage above the state rate. Employers must pay the higher local rate for work done there.