Minnesota Minimum Wage 2027: $11.87 an Hour

Q: Is the minimum wage going up in Minnesota in 2027?

Yes. Minnesota's minimum wage goes up to $11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027. That is 4.0% more than the $11.41 in force now (computed from the two verified rates).

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Minnesota minimum wage 2027: $11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027 (Minnesota DLI minimum wage page; Minnesota DLI news, Aug. 19, 2026). Verified Nov 12, 2026 on two official pages.

Is the minimum wage going up in Minnesota in 2027?

Yes. Minnesota's minimum wage goes up to $11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027. That is 4.0% more than the $11.41 in force now (computed from the two verified rates). (Minnesota DLI minimum wage page)

Minimum wage today: $11.41 per hour (Minnesota minimum wage law (DOL WHD state minimum wage table, updated July 1, 2026); verified Sep 27, 2026).

“Effective Jan. 1, 2027, Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation to $11.87 an hour for all employers in the state.”
Minn. Stat. 177.24; Minnesota DLI minimum wage page · Minnesota DLI minimum wage page · verified Nov 12, 2026

Second official source: “August 19, 2026 Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2027, to $11.87 an hour for all employers in the state.” (Minnesota DLI news, Aug. 19, 2026).

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What changes for Minnesota employers in 2027

Rate in force now: Minnesota's state minimum wage is $11.41 per hour for all employers. (Minnesota minimum wage law (DOL WHD state minimum wage table, updated July 1, 2026); Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry news release; verified Sep 27, 2026).

Other Minnesota minimum rates

90-day training wage (under 20): “The 90-day training wage for workers under age 20 will increase to $9.68.” (Minnesota DLI minimum wage page)

Paying the minimum wage in Minnesota: paydays, final pay and breaks

Paydays: Employers must pay all wages at least once every 31 days on a regular payday, and commissions at least once every three months. (Minnesota payday law (DOL WHD State Payday Requirements, footnote 11); Minn. Laws 2026, ch. 106, art. 15, sec. 5 (amending Minn. Stat. § 181.101; paragraph (a) restated without change); verified Sep 27, 2026)
Final pay after a firing: When an employer discharges an employee, earned and unpaid wages are immediately due upon the employee's demand; if they are not paid within 24 hours after demand, the employer is in default and penalties can accrue. (Minn. Stat. § 181.13(a); Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Employment termination; verified Sep 24, 2026)
Final pay after a resignation: When an employee quits, wages are due by the first regularly scheduled payday after the final day of employment; if that payday is less than five calendar days away, payment may be delayed to the second regularly scheduled payday, but no later than 20 calendar days after the final day. (Minn. Stat. § 181.14(a); Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Employment termination; verified Sep 24, 2026)

Every verified rule for the state, with the law cited: Minnesota employer rulebook.

Exempt salary threshold in 2027: Federal $684 a week ($35,568 a year); no higher state threshold found (U.S. DOL thresholds page; eCFR 29 CFR 541.600) Verified Oct 21, 2026

Later in 2027: Saint Paul, MN, micro businesses (5 or fewer employees): $15.00/hour from July 1, 2027 (scheduled by statute; stpaul.gov).

Other Minnesota changes with a 2027 date, from the 2027 list:

Minnesota: Training wage: $9.68/hour from January 1, 2027 (applies to: First 90 days of employment, workers under 20) (confirmed; dli.mn.gov)
Minneapolis, MN: Minimum wage: $17.02/hour from January 1, 2027 (confirmed; minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov)
Saint Paul, MN: Minimum wage: Pending verification from January 1, 2027 (applies to: Macro (more than 10,000 employees) and large (101 to 10,000) employers) (pending verification; stpaul.gov)

Each change with its official text: Minnesota rules.

Minnesota minimum wage rates: now, 2027 and next

When	Who	Rate per hour	Official source
In force now	All covered employers	$11.41	Source: Minnesota minimum wage law (DOL WHD state minimum wage table, updated July 1, 2026); Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry news release
From January 1, 2027	Statewide	$11.87	Sources: Minnesota DLI minimum wage page; Minnesota DLI news, Aug. 19, 2026
Since July 24, 2009	Federal minimum wage (FLSA)	$7.25	Sources: U.S. DOL minimum wage page; 29 U.S.C. §206 (govinfo)

2027 minimum wage: Minnesota and neighboring states

Each state links to its rulebook, and to its own 2027 minimum wage page where we have one. The same rows, for every state, are in the 2027 table by state.

State	Minimum wage 2027
Minnesota	$11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027 (Minnesota DLI minimum wage page)
North Dakota	No 2027 change found in official sources yet
South Dakota	$12.30 per hour from January 1, 2027 (non-tipped employees) (South Dakota DLR minimum wage page). Every 2027 rate: South Dakota minimum wage 2027
Iowa	No increase scheduled in 2027: the federal $7.25 per hour (Iowa Code § 91D.1 (Iowa Legislature)). Every 2027 rate: Iowa minimum wage 2027
Wisconsin	No increase scheduled in 2027: the federal $7.25 per hour (Wisconsin DWD poster ERD-9247-P). Every 2027 rate: Wisconsin minimum wage 2027

How to act on it

Full-time pay at the 2027 rate (computed: hourly rate × 40 hours a week and × 2,080 hours a year, before taxes): $11.87 = $474.80 a week, $24,690 a year.

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Questions about the Minnesota minimum wage in 2027

What is the Minnesota minimum wage in 2027?

Minnesota's statewide minimum wage: $11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027 (Minnesota DLI minimum wage page; Minnesota DLI news, Aug. 19, 2026). Verified Nov 12, 2026.

What other Minnesota employment law changes take effect in 2027?

Minnesota: Training wage: $9.68/hour from January 1, 2027 (applies to: First 90 days of employment, workers under 20) (confirmed; dli.mn.gov); Minneapolis, MN: Minimum wage: $17.02/hour from January 1, 2027 (confirmed; minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov); Saint Paul, MN: Minimum wage: Pending verification from January 1, 2027 (applies to: Macro (more than 10,000 employees) and large (101 to 10,000) employers) (pending verification; stpaul.gov). Every change with its official text: Minnesota in the 2027 list.

What is the Minnesota exempt salary threshold in 2027?

Federal $684 a week ($35,568 a year); no higher state threshold found (U.S. DOL thresholds page; eCFR 29 CFR 541.600) Verified Oct 21, 2026

When does the 2027 Minnesota minimum wage take effect?

$11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027. (Minnesota DLI minimum wage page; Minnesota DLI news, Aug. 19, 2026)

Is the minimum wage going up in Minnesota in 2027?

Yes. Minnesota's minimum wage goes up to $11.87 per hour from January 1, 2027. That is 4.0% more than the $11.41 in force now (computed from the two verified rates).

How does the Minnesota minimum wage compare with the federal minimum wage?

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, in force since July 24, 2009 (U.S. DOL minimum wage page; 29 U.S.C. §206 (govinfo)). Minnesota's 2027 rate, $11.87 per hour, is $4.62 an hour above it (computed).

Do Minnesota cities or counties have their own minimum wage in 2027?

Yes, in the 2027 list: Minneapolis, MN: Minimum wage: $17.02/hour from January 1, 2027 (confirmed; minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov); Saint Paul, MN: Minimum wage: Pending verification from January 1, 2027 (applies to: Macro (more than 10,000 employees) and large (101 to 10,000) employers) (pending verification; stpaul.gov); Saint Paul, MN: Minimum wage: $15.00/hour from July 1, 2027 (applies to: Micro businesses (5 or fewer employees)) (scheduled by statute; stpaul.gov).

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Minnesota minimum wage 2027: $11.87 an hour