Minimum wage Verified

Minnesota minimum wage rises to $11.87

Jurisdiction
Minnesota
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
All employers
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • Minnesota minimum wage rises to $11.87, effective 2027-01-01.
  • Who it covers: All employers.
  • Inflation adjustment; 90-day youth training wage $9.68.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in Minnesota. Update payroll rates for any hourly employees below the new rate and refresh the required wage poster by 2027-01-01; also review salaried-exempt thresholds and pay ranges that are pegged to the minimum wage. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources

  • www.dli.mn.gov
    https://www.dli.mn.gov/news/minimum-wage-rate-adjusted-inflation-jan-1-2027