Minnesota · Checked October 25, 2026
Minnesota minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41 an hour. Next: $11.87 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Minnesota: $11.41 an hour. Minneapolis and St. Paul are higher.
Coming up: $11.87 on January 1, 2027.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: Full minimum wage (no tip credit). Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Minnesota does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Immediately when the employee asks |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next payday (or 20 days after the last day if the payday is under 5 days away) |
| Law | Minn. Stat. 181.13, 181.14 |
Take-home pay in Minnesota
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Minnesota taxes with the Minnesota paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, minimum wage adjusted for inflation Jan. 1, 2027 (Aug 19, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota?
$11.41 an hour as of October 25, 2026. Minneapolis and St. Paul are higher.
Is the Minnesota minimum wage going up in 2027?
$11.87 on January 1, 2027.
When is a final paycheck due in Minnesota?
If fired or laid off: immediately when the employee asks. If the employee quits: next payday (or 20 days after the last day if the payday is under 5 days away).
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.