Hourly Minimum Wage in Minnesota

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The state-wide minimum wage for Minnesota is $10.59 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Minnesota and neighboring states in 2023

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Minnesota minimum wage rate is $10.59 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in Minnesota that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Minnesota minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Minnesota

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Minnesota.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Minnesota

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Minnesota, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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Detailed Minimum Wage Data in Minnesota

Certain cities, counties, municipalities, or economic zones may have different minimum wage levels in Minnesota. Depending on the state, additional rules and factors may determine the minimum wage levels for a particular occupation or type of business.
The Minnesota minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023. According to our location-specific minimum wage data in Minnesota, many cities in CA have a minimum wage above the state minimum. Many California localities (city and county) have their own minimum wages. It could be higher or lower than the state level based on the cost of living, salary, job opportunities, and other factors.
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What is the minimum wage in Minnesota in 2023?

Minnesota minimum wage in 2021: US$10.08 (large employer) / US$8.21 (small employer) (effective January 1, 2021)

Minnesota minimum wage in 2020: US$10 (large employer) / US$8.15 (small employer)

Minnesota minimum wage in 2000: US$4.90- US$5.15

Minnesota minimum wage in 1980: US$2.90 ($9.72 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Minnesota

In certain circumstances and prior to September 30 in a given year, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry may choose not to increase the minimum wage the following year.

09/05/2021

Overall, this evidence is consistent with a competitive market for low wage workers in Minnesota, with the minimum wage increases leading to labor market distortions.

09/02/2021

In addition to any Minnesota-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

09/01/2021

It’s important to note that tipped employees are not exempt from the minimum wage in Minnesota, which is unlike the practice in many other states.

08/29/2021

In the state of Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, same minimum wage are applied for both tipped and non-tipped employees.

07/27/2021

MINNESOTA-- To keep up with inflation, an increase in the state's minimum wage is designed to help workers provide for themselves and their families.

07/25/2021

Minnesota has laws covering the minimum wage, overtime pay, legal holidays, whistleblower rights, and the number of hours certain employees can be required to work.

07/21/2021

All Minnesota employees working over 40 hours in a work week are entitled an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly pay rate - therefore, the overtime minimum wage in MN is.

07/19/2021

If you have any questions regarding Minnesota’s new minimum wage law or other workplace issues, please contact the Jackson Lewis attorney with whom you regularly work.

07/19/2021

The Twin Cities are moving into new horizons on the minimum wage front, David Berry, a research scientist for Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, told Forum News Service.

06/29/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023