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Minnesota minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Minnesota
$11.41
an hour · $23,733 a year full time · about $20,703 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $456.40 |
| Every two weeks | $912.80 |
| Per month | $1,977.73 |
| Per year | $23,733 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Minnesota after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Minnesota earns $23,733 a year. As a single filer, $763 goes to federal income tax, $1,816 to Social Security and Medicare, and $451 to Minnesota income tax. That leaves $20,703, or $9.95 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $114.10 | $5,933 | $5,479 |
| 15 | $171.15 | $8,900 | $8,219 |
| 20 | $228.20 | $11,866 | $10,959 |
| 25 | $285.25 | $14,833 | $13,698 |
| 30 | $342.30 | $17,800 | $16,134 |
| 35 | $399.35 | $20,766 | $18,419 |
| 40 | $456.40 | $23,733 | $20,703 |
How Minnesota compares
Minnesota's minimum wage ranks 27th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $11.41 | $23,733 | — |
| Iowa | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.16 |
| North Dakota | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.16 |
| South Dakota | $11.85 | $24,648 | +$0.44 |
| Wisconsin | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$4.16 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Minnesota's minimum wage that is $17.12 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $4,450 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026?
$11.41 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Minnesota?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $11.41 an hour is $23,733 a year before taxes and about $20,703 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Minnesota?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $912.80 before taxes and takes home about $796.26.
Is Minnesota's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $4.16 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $8,653 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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