Minnesota minimum wage 2027
$11.87 from January 1, 2027, up from $11.41 now (+$0.46, +4.03%). Checked on the official page on 2026-09-30.
| Figure | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage now | $11.41 | January 1, 2026 | In force |
| Minimum wage 2027 | $11.87 | January 1, 2027 | Announced |
| Tipped cash wage now | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) | ||
| Tipped cash wage 2027 | Full minimum wage (no tip credit) | No change |
Announced: The official 2027 figure has been published.
Coverage: One rate for all employers. 90-day training wage (under 20): $9.31 in 2026, $9.68 from Jan 1, 2027. Minneapolis and St. Paul have higher local rates.
What it costs per employee
For someone paid exactly $11.41 today, reaching $11.87 is +$0.46 an hour: $957 a year at 40 hours a week (52 weeks), before payroll taxes. Staff already paid above the new rate cost nothing; paste your list into the raise calculator to see who falls under it and from when.
Local rates in Minnesota
| Place | Now | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis (city) | $16.37 | $17.02 from January 1, 2027 |
| Saint Paul (city) | $16.37 | $17.02 from January 1, 2027 |
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Minimum wage at the end of 2027, Minnesota
$11.87
Announced$11.87 from January 1, 2027
Minnesota minimum wage
2027
- $11.87 from January 1, 2027AnnouncedSource, checked 2026-09-30
One rate for all employers. 90-day training wage (under 20): $9.31 in 2026, $9.68 from Jan 1, 2027. Minneapolis and St. Paul have higher local rates.
- Tipped cash wage now
- Full minimum wage (no tip credit)
- Tipped cash wage 2027
- Full minimum wage (no tip credit)
- Exempt salary threshold (federal, no higher state level)
- $35,568 a year ($684.00 a week); no change set for 2027
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Sources for Minnesota
- Minnesota: rate now: https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/employment-practices/minimum-wage-minnesota, read on 2026-09-30
- Minneapolis (city): rate now: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/news/2025/december/minimum-wage/, read on 2026-09-30
- Minneapolis (city): 2027-01-01: https://minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov/, read on 2026-09-30
- Saint Paul (city): rate now: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-rights-equal-economic-opportunity/labor-standards-enforcement-and-education/minimum-wage, read on 2026-09-30
- Saint Paul (city): 2027-01-01: https://www.stpaul.gov/news/announcing-city-saint-paul-minimum-wage-rates-2027, read on 2026-09-30
Rates from official state and city sources, checked on the date shown next to each figure. Some 2027 rates are announced later in the year. Not legal advice; check your state labor department and local ordinances. Not affiliated with the US Department of Labor or any state agency.
Frequently asked questions
- What will the minimum wage be in Minnesota in 2027?
- $11.87 from January 1, 2027. It is $11.41 now (since January 1, 2026).
- When does the Minnesota minimum wage go up in 2027?
- January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Minnesota in 2027?
- Minnesota does not allow a tip credit: tipped staff get the full minimum wage before tips.