Minnesota tipped minimum wage
In effect since January 1, 2026
$11.41 an hour, before tips
Minnesota doesn't allow employers to count tips toward the minimum wage. Tipped employees get the full minimum wage from the employer, and tips are on top.
Next change: on January 1, 2027 the minimum wage becomes $11.87.
Minimum wage
$11.41
Tipped cash wage
$11.41
Max tip credit
None
Federal cash wage
$2.13
with $5.12 credit
Local tipped wages in Minnesota
| Place | Minimum wage | Tipped cash wage |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $16.37 | $16.37 |
| St. Paul | $16.37 | $16.37 |
Rules that apply everywhere
- The employer must tell tipped employees about the tip credit before taking it, under federal rules.
- Tips belong to the employee. Managers and supervisors can't share in a tip pool.
- If tips and cash wages fall short of the minimum in a workweek, the employer pays the difference.
Federal tip rules: DOL Fact Sheet #15.
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Sources
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry · 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.