What is the minimum wage in Minneapolis?

The minimum wage in Minneapolis is $16.37 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Minneapolis minimum wage works out to about $34,050 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · MN

Minimum wage in Minneapolis

$16.37 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: minneapolismn.gov

Single unified rate for all employers (2024 tier merger). Inflation-indexed.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $16.37
Daily: $131
Weekly: $655
Monthly: $2,837
Annual: $34,050

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $16.37
Weekly (40h): $655
Monthly: $2,837
Annual: $34,050

Minimum wage in Minneapolis: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Minneapolis?: The minimum wage in Minneapolis is $16.37 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Minneapolis minimum wage works out to about $34,050 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Single unified rate for all employers (2024 tier merger). Inflation-indexed.