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Minnesota Minimum Wage: $11.13/hr

Current minimum wage information for Minnesota, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$11.13 State minimum wage
$11.13 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $11.13/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $11.13/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Annual CPI adjustments. No tip credit allowed—tipped workers receive the full minimum wage..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$11.13/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$11.13/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Annual CPI adjustments. No tip credit allowed—tipped workers receive the full minimum wage.

Local Exceptions

Minneapolis has a higher minimum wage ($15.57 for large employers). St. Paul also has a higher local rate.

Overtime Rules

Minnesota requires overtime at 1.5x after 48 hours per week (stricter than federal 40-hour threshold).

Exemptions

Small employers (annual gross revenue under $500,000) may pay a lower rate. Youth workers under 18 and J-1 visa workers may have different rates.

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