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Minnesota Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Minnesota.
Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local minimums.
Minnesota wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$11.41/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Minnesota follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $11.41/hr in full. No tip credit: tipped staff must be paid the full minimum in cash, with tips on top.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Within 24 hours of a written demand. Quit: Next payday (up to 20 days if payday is within 5 days of the last day).
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal for 6+ consecutive hrs (effective Jan 1, 2026). Rest: 15-min paid rest (or restroom time, whichever is longer) per 4 hrs (effective Jan 1, 2026).
Minnesota pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Minnesota. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Minnesota follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Minnesota figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Minnesota's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.
Cities in Minnesota with a higher minimum wage
These Minnesota localities set a local minimum above the state's $11.41/hr: