The Minneapolis minimum wage for 2026 is $16.37 per hour, $4.96 more than the Minnesota state minimum of $11.41 and well above the $7.25 federal floor. The biggest local-vs-state gap in the country, about $5 above the state minimum.
All employers for work performed in Minneapolis. One rate for all employer sizes as of 2026. No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Minneapolis wage details
City minimum wage
$16.37 per hour
Next scheduled change
January 1, 2027
Set by
Local ordinance
Tipped employees
No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Who it applies to
All employers for work performed in Minneapolis. One rate for all employer sizes as of 2026.
Minneapolis vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $16.37 per hour |
| Minnesota | $11.41 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in Minneapolis that is the $16.37 city rate.