Minneapolis Minimum Wage (2026)
Local pay and leave rules for people who work in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the official city source for each — plus the state rules that still apply.
Short answer: $16.37 per hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026. Scheduled increase: $17.02 per hour on January 1, 2027. Increases are tied to inflation, capped at 5%. Minneapolis Municipal Minimum Wage Ordinance; Minneapolis Labor Standards Enforcement Division
| Local minimum wage | $16.37 per hour for all employers, effective January 1, 2026. Scheduled increase: $17.02 per hour on January 1, 2027. Increases are tied to inflation, capped at 5%. |
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| Minnesota state minimum wage | $11.41 per hour for all employers since January 1, 2026 ($9.31 training wage for workers under 20 during their first 90 days). Minneapolis and St. Paul have higher city minimum wages. Scheduled increase: $11.87 per hour on January 1, 2027 (training wage $9.68). |
| Paid sick leave (local law) | Employees accrue at least 1 hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked. Employers may cap accrual at 48 hours per year and the total bank at 80 hours. |
Minnesota labor laws · Minimum wage by state · Overtime calculator
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.