Minnesota minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour – $23,733 a year for full-time work, rising to $11.87 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in Minnesota actually pay.
Minnesota minimum wage$11.41/hr
Scheduled increases
Annual inflation adjustment$11.87
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $11.41/hr.
Typical pay in Minnesota
2,949,820 jobs$27.36/hr$56,920 a year
The minimum wage equals 42% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Minnesota
Median wage in Minnesota for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
128,680 jobs in Minnesota$18.45/hrRetail Salespersons
74,840 jobs in Minnesota$17.49/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
72,860 jobs in Minnesota$47.76/hrRegistered Nurses
70,110 jobs in Minnesota$48.80/hrFast Food and Counter Workers
58,970 jobs in Minnesota$15.08/hrCashiers
58,190 jobs in Minnesota$16.65/hrOffice Clerks, General
55,530 jobs in Minnesota$23.00/hrLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
54,480 jobs in Minnesota$22.25/hrCustomer Service Representatives
53,340 jobs in Minnesota$23.46/hrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
42,300 jobs in Minnesota$19.04/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Minnesota labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?
Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour.
Is Minnesota's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $11.87 on January 1, 2027.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Minnesota per year?
At $11.41 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $23,733 a year before taxes, or about $456.40 a week.
What is the typical wage in Minnesota?
The median wage for all jobs in Minnesota was $27.36 an hour ($56,920 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 42% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Minnesota allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.