Minnesota minimum wage 2026
OfficialThe Minnesota rate, the next increase and a full-time paycheck after tax.
- Minimum wage
- $11.41
- an hour
- Next rate
- $11.87
- January 1, 2027
- Full time, after tax
- $20,598
- a year
- Rank
- #27 of 51
- by minimum wage, 1 is the highest
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?
The Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41 an hour in 2026, above the $7.25 federal minimum. Among its neighbors, the minimum wage is higher in South Dakota and lower in Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota.
Will the Minnesota minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes. It rises to $11.87 an hour on January 1, 2027 (announced), $0.46 more than today.
$11.41 an hour
- Today, November 1, 2026
Projected
$11.87 an hour
How much is minimum wage a year in Minnesota?
Full time, a Minnesota minimum wage job pays $23,733 a year before tax.
- A year
- $23,733
- A month
- $1,977.73
- Every two weeks
- $912.80
- A week
- $456.40
How this is calculated
- The hourly rate times 40 hours a week times 52 weeks.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck after taxes in Minnesota?
After taxes, full-time minimum wage work in Minnesota takes home $20,598 a year. Each paycheck every two weeks comes to $792.25. It takes 101 hours of work to take home $1,000. The Minnesota paycheck calculator shows any other wage or hours.
- Take-home per year
- $20,598
- Every two weeks
- $792.25
- Per hour after tax
- $9.90
- In national prices
- $20,886
How this is calculated
- Full-time pay of $23,733 through federal, Social Security, Medicare and Minnesota taxes for 2026.
- The reference worker is a single filer with one job, paid every two weeks, with a standard Form W-4 and no pre-tax deductions, under 65.
Is $20 an hour good pay in Minnesota?
It is below the middle: $20 an hour is more than 28% of Minnesota workers earn, but less than half of them. The Minnesota median wage is $27.36 an hour.
Wage statistics cover employees in all jobs, full and part time, not the self-employed.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit, so tipped workers get the full $11.41 an hour before tips.
Which Minnesota cities have a higher minimum wage?
Some Minnesota cities and counties set their own higher minimum wage. Minneapolis pays $16.37 an hour.
| Place | Kind | Minimum wage | Since | Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | city | $16.37 | January 1, 2026 | $17.02 on January 1, 2027 |
Minneapolis and St. Paul have minimum-wage ordinances that require higher rates for work performed in those cities.
How has the Minnesota minimum wage changed?
The Minnesota minimum wage rose from $1.80 an hour in 1976 to $11.41 today.
How does the Minnesota minimum wage compare with other states?
Minnesota ranks #27 of 51; the highest is Washington, DC at $18.40 an hour. The closest rate is Ohio's minimum wage, followed by Arkansas and South Dakota. The minimum wage by state page lists all of them.
Questions people ask
How much is minimum wage per week in Minnesota?
Full time, a Minnesota minimum wage job takes home $396.12 a week after taxes.
Is the Minnesota minimum wage worth more in local prices?
Yes. After taxes and Minnesota prices, a full-time minimum wage job is worth $20,886 a year at average US prices, more than its $20,598 take-home.