Minneapolis Minimum Wage 2026
The minimum wage in Minneapolis, MN is $15.97/hr ($4.84 above the $11.13 Minnesota state minimum). As of 2024 the small-employer tier was eliminated, so all Minneapolis employers pay the same rate. Adjusted annually based on CPI.
Minneapolis vs. Minnesota vs. federal
Minneapolis sets a higher floor than Minnesota law ($11.13/hr statewide) and well above the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. When city, state, and federal minimums differ, employers must pay the highest rate for hours worked inside Minneapolis city limits. Workers earning at the Minneapolis minimum make $8.72 more per hour than the federal floor.
What this means for hiring in Minneapolis
A higher local wage means every hour of a bad hire costs more. The cost of replacing an hourly worker typically runs 30% of first-year wages, and in Minneapolis that number sits well above what it would be elsewhere in Minnesota. That's why employers here are moving away from resume-only screening toward seeing real proof of skill before they bring someone on.
On Vetano, every candidate in Minneapolis is ID-verified and shows their skills on video before you ever see their profile, so you spend your Minneapolis minimum-wage hours on people who can actually do the job.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Minneapolis?+
$15.97 per hour as of 2026-07-26. As of 2024 the small-employer tier was eliminated, so all Minneapolis employers pay the same rate. Adjusted annually based on CPI.
Is Minneapolis's minimum wage higher than Minnesota's state minimum?+
Yes. Minneapolis requires $15.97/hr, compared to $11.13/hr statewide. The higher rate applies to work performed within city limits.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Minneapolis?+
Minneapolis requires the full local minimum for tipped workers, before tips.
Is Minneapolis's minimum wage going up?+
No scheduled increases at this time.
Hiring hourly workers in Minneapolis?
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Other city minimum wages
Cities where the local minimum exceeds the state rate. Also see the full state wage index.