Short answer. Minnesota DLI, August 19, 2026: $11.87 an hour for all employers from January 1, 2027, a 3.99% inflation adjustment.
$11.87
Minnesota minimum wage from January 1, 2027 (+$0.46, 4%)
Minnesota minimum wage at a glance
- 2027 rate
- $11.87 from January 1, 2027
- 2026 rate
- $11.41 in 2026 (US DOL table).
- Change
- +$0.46 an hour (4%)
- Tipped employees
- No tip credit: full minimum before tips
- Local rates
- DLI: Minneapolis and St. Paul ordinances require higher rates for work performed in those cities.
Minnesota tipped employees in 2027
Minnesota requires the full state minimum before tips (US DOL tipped table).
Other Minnesota rates
| Who | 2026 | 2027 | Where it's from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-day training wage, workers under 20 | Not stated | $9.68 | Minnesota DLI. |
What the Minnesota change costs: an example
Each row compares a pay rate with the Minnesota 2027 floor. Weekly cost is the raise times hours, with overtime at time and a half; the last column runs from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 (52.14 weeks). Employer taxes aren't included.
| Employee | Rate now | Hours | Raise | Weekly | Rest of 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the 2026 minimum | $11.41 | 40 | +$0.46 | $18.40 | $959.38 |
| Between the two rates | $11.64 | 30 | +$0.23 | $6.90 | $359.77 |
| Full time plus 5 hours overtime | $11.41 | 45 | +$0.46 | $21.85 | $1,139.26 |
| Already above 2027 | $12.37 | 40 | None | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Run your own staff list in the payroll change calculator set to Minnesota.
Updating Minnesota payroll
- Before January 1, 2027, list everyone paid under $11.87 an hour, including part-timers and seasonal staff.
- Decide which Minnesota rate applies to each person: 90-day training wage, workers under 20.
- Check whether any work happens in a place with its own rate; Minnesota's state page lists some, and the higher rate wins there.
- Change the rates in payroll with an effective date of January 1, 2027, and split any pay period that crosses it.
- Tipped staff get the full $11.87 as wages; tips can't be counted toward it in Minnesota.
- Replace the Minnesota minimum wage poster with the 2027 version from the state labor department.
Not stated on the Minnesota pages we checked: some tier rates for 2026.
Official Minnesota sources
- Minnesota DLI: minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2027
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)
- Minnesota: local minimum wage information
General information, not legal advice, checked November 2026 against the official Minnesota pages above. A state can change a rate after we check, cities and counties can set higher rates, and exemptions depend on the job and the employer. Before you change payroll, confirm the rate on the state labor department's site or with your payroll provider or employment attorney. MCC Solutions isn't affiliated with any government agency.
Minnesota 2027 minimum wage questions
What is the Minnesota minimum wage in 2027?
$11.87 an hour from January 1, 2027, up from $11.41. Minnesota DLI, August 19, 2026: $11.87 an hour for all employers from January 1, 2027, a 3.99% inflation adjustment.
Can Minnesota employers count tips toward the minimum wage?
No. Minnesota requires the full state minimum before tips (US DOL tipped table). Tipped staff get the full $11.87 in wages from January 1, 2027, and their tips are on top.
Is there a different Minnesota rate for 90-day training wage, workers under 20?
Yes: $9.68 in 2027. Source: Minnesota DLI. It applies only to workers who fit that description; everyone else gets $11.87.
Do cities in Minnesota have their own minimum wage?
DLI: Minneapolis and St. Paul ordinances require higher rates for work performed in those cities. Where a local rate is higher, the employer pays the higher one for work done there.
How much more does a full-time Minnesota minimum wage worker cost each week in 2027?
$0.46 an hour more, so $18.40 for a 40-hour week before employer taxes, or about $959.38 over the rest of 2027. Overtime hours add the raise at time and a half.
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