Current Minimum Wage in Minnesota
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.13 per hour as of 2026. This is $3.88 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $11.13 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $89.04 | 8 |
| Weekly | $445 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $890 | 80 |
| Monthly | $1,929 | ~173 |
| Annual | $23,150 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must receive the full minimum wage of $11.13/hr from their employer, with tips on top.
Scheduled Increases
Adjusted annually based on CPI inflation.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $8,090 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (MN)
~$16.69/hr
Based on cost of living index (98.2)
Cost of Living Context
Minnesota's cost of living index is 98.2 (national average = 100). This means living in Minnesota is 1.8% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Minnesota is $23.76/hr, which is 113% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
No tip credit — all workers receive full minimum. Annual CPI adjustments. Minneapolis: $15.57/hr.
How This Compares
| Metric | MN | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $11.13 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $11.13 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $23,150 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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