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December 2020
New Minnesota minimum wage starting
Jan. 1, 2021
Minnesota minimum-wage rates increase
The following are Minnesota's minimum-wage rates as of Jan. 1, 2021.
- Large employers must pay at least $10.08 an hour when the employer's annual gross revenues are $500,000 or more.
- Small employers must pay at least $8.21 an hour when the employer's annual gross revenues are less than $500,000.
- The training wage rate, $8.21 an hour, may be paid to employees younger than 20 years of age for the first 90 consecutive days of employment.
- The youth wage rate, $8.21 an hour, may be paid to employees younger than 18 years of age.
Employers can print or order a free copy of the required minimum wage poster by visiting the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's website.
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 notice requirement.
Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis minimum wages
Minimum wages in St. Paul and Minneapolis will rise in 2021, but not until July 1. Visit those city's dedicated minimum wage websites for additional information.
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