Minnesota Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 per hour in 2026. That is $4.16 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
Minnesota minimum-wage earnings calculator
Gross (before tax) earnings at the Minnesota minimum wage. Monthly and annual figures assume you work the same hours every week for 52 weeks. Federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are not deducted.
Note Statewide rate is $11.41/hr as of Jan 1, 2026, with no tip credit. Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local minimums.
Minnesota minimum-wage earnings at $11.41/hr
| Hours / week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20h | $228 | $989 | $11,866 |
| 30h | $342 | $1,483 | $17,800 |
| 40h (full time) | $456 | $1,978 | $23,733 |
Gross (before-tax) pay. Effective 2026; some cities set higher local minimums, and rates change — verify with the Minnesota labor department.
What Minnesota’s minimum wage means
- 01 At $11.41/hr, a full-time week of 40 hours pays $456.40 before tax.
- 02 Over a year of full-time work (2,080 hours) that is about $23,733 gross.
- 03 Your take-home pay is lower after federal and state income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?
The Minnesota minimum wage in 2026 is $11.41 per hour. That is $4.16 more than the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. Statewide rate is $11.41/hr as of Jan 1, 2026, with no tip credit. Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local minimums.
What is Minnesota's minimum wage per year?
Working full time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year) at $11.41/hr earns about $23,733 a year before tax — roughly $1,978 a month or $456 a week.
Is Minnesota's minimum wage going up?
Statewide rate is $11.41/hr as of Jan 1, 2026, with no tip credit. Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local minimums.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit, so tipped employees must be paid the full $11.41/hr minimum wage before tips.
Do cities in Minnesota have a higher minimum wage?
Possibly. Some cities and counties set local minimum wages above the state rate, and those local rates apply where they are higher. Always verify the rate for your specific city with the Minnesota labor department.
Is this Minnesota minimum wage calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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