Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2027

Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2027, to $11.87 an hour for all employers in the state.

The 90-day training wage for workers under age 20 will increase to $9.68. These rates reflect a 3.99% increase.

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have minimum-wage ordinances that require higher minimum-wage rates for work performed in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Minnesota law requires employers to display state-mandated posters in a location where employees can easily see them. The new minimum-wage poster will be available for download this fall.

Employee wage notice updates may be required

As part of Minnesota’s employee wage notice requirement, employers are required to provide each employee with a written notice of any change before the change takes effect, including a change to the employee’s rate of pay. Learn more about the employee wage notice requirement.