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Minnesota wage and hour laws, 2026
The minimum wage in Minnesota is $11.41 an hour in 2026; overtime is owed after 40 hours a week for most workers (federal law). The state’s own 48-hour rule covers only work the FLSA does not. Tipped workers get the full $11.41 before tips: Minnesota allows no tip credit. The minimum rises to $11.87 on January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
| Minimum wage, per hour | $11.41 |
|---|---|
| Set by | State law |
| January 1, 2027 (scheduled) | $11.87 |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026; Michigan: $15.00 scheduled for January 1, 2027); Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, minimum wage adjusted for inflation as of January 1, 2027. Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Minimum wage by state, 2026
Tipped minimum wage
| Minimum cash wage | $11.41 |
|---|---|
| Max tip credit | None |
| Full minimum wage | $11.41 |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (last revised July 1, 2026). Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Tipped minimum wage by state, 2026
Overtime
| Time and a half after, per day | No |
|---|---|
| Time and a half after, per week | 48 h |
Only for work the FLSA does not cover; most workers are covered and get overtime after 40 hours (the federal rule). The state rule is 48 hours.
Sources: Minnesota Statutes, section 177.25 (overtime after 48 hours). Checked November 5, 2026. The full table: Overtime laws by state, 2026
Worked examples at the minimum wage
A 40-hour week: $456.40
Five 8-hour days at the $11.41 minimum, before taxes: 40 regular hours, no overtime.
A 45-hour week: $541.98
Five 9-hour days at the $11.41 minimum, before taxes: 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at $17.12 (1.5 times $11.41), $85.58 of overtime pay.
A year of full time: $23,732.80
40 hours a week for 52 weeks at the $11.41 minimum, before taxes: $1,977.73 a month.
A tipped worker’s 30 hours: $342.30
With no tip credit, the employer pays the full $11.41 an hour for the 30 hours, before tips; the tips are on top.
These weeks follow the federal 40-hour rule, which covers most workers in Minnesota; the state’s 48-hour rule applies only to work the FLSA does not cover.
A summary of what these agencies and statutes say, not legal advice. Cities and counties may set higher minimum wages, and exemptions or industry rules can change what you are owed: check your state’s labor department.
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