Minneapolis minimum wage
Minimum wage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in effect since January 1, 2026
$16.37 an hour
Minneapolis sets its own minimum wage, $4.96 above the Minnesota rate of $11.41. Employers in Minneapolis pay the higher local rate.
Next increase: $17.02 on January 1, 2027.
Standard rate
$16.37
since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$16.37
No tip credit allowed
Next change
$17.02
January 1, 2027
Federal minimum
$7.25
unchanged since 2009
Tipped employees
Minneapolis doesn't allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must get the full $16.37 an hour from the employer, and tips are on top.
Scheduled increases
| Effective date | Standard rate | Tipped cash wage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $16.37 | $16.37 | In effect |
| January 1, 2027 | $17.02 | $17.02 | Announced |
How future increases are set
Adjusted each January 1 for inflation, capped at 5%.
Exceptions and details
- One rate regardless of employer size or employee age.
- Applies to any employee who works at least two hours in a calendar week within Minneapolis, wherever the employer is located.
- Tips and gratuities may not be counted toward the minimum wage.
Other local minimum wages in Minnesota
- St. Paul $16.37
Running payroll in Minneapolis?
Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, Labor Standards Enforcement Division · data as of January 1, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.