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Minimum wage and worker rights in Minnesota (2026)
Official data from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$11.41 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Federal: $7.25.
Federal: $7.25.
Under 20, first 90 days: $9.31Announced: rises to $11.87 on January 1, 2027.
No tip credit. Adjusted every year for inflation.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekState law says 48 h, but employers covered by federal law must pay after 40 h.
Sick leaveUp to 48 paid hours a year1 h per 30 worked. All employers. Unused hours carry over (80 h cap).
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation. Unused vacation is paid at separation only if the policy or contract says so.
Paid family leaveMN Paid Leave: since 2026, up to 12 wks medical, 12 family, 20 total a year.
Your city may pay moreMinneapolis and Saint Paul have their own minimum wage.
Cities and counties with their own minimum wage
| PLACE | MINIMUM | TIPPED | SINCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MinneapolisIf you work at least 2 h a week inside Minneapolis | $16.37 | — | January 1, 2026 |
| Saint PaulIf you work at least 2 h a week in Saint Paul. Employers with 6–100 employees stay at $16.37 until July 2027 | $16.37 | — | January 1, 2026 |
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Minnesota Department of Labor and Industrydli.mn.govMinimum wage · Minnesotadli.mn.govOvertime · Minnesotadli.mn.govSick leave · Minnesotadli.mn.govSick leave · Minnesotarevisor.mn.govVacation · Minnesotadli.mn.govMinneapolis: minimum wageminimumwage.minneapolismn.govMinneapolis: minimum wageminneapolismn.govSaint Paul: minimum wagestpaul.gov
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