Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2026

Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2026, to $11.41 an hour for all employers in the state.

The 90-day training wage for workers under age 20 will increase to $9.31. These rates reflect a 2.5% 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 notice updates may be required

As part of Minnesota’s employee 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.

Media contact:  James Honerman at 651-284-5313 or [email protected].

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