Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Minneapolis Minimum Wage will rise to $16.37 

 

 

$16.37 Minneapolis Minimum Wage in 2026 for all employers

There is a higher Minimum Wage in Minneapolis than the rest of the state. It is now the same for everyone across the city and increases every January 1st.

In 2025, the Minneapolis Minimum Wage is $15.97. On January 1, 2026, it will increase for inflation to $16.37.
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​Coverage depends on the physical location (in Minneapolis) of the employee while performing work. It applies regardless of employer size or the employee's age.

 

Employee Notice and Labor Poster

Employers must display in workplaces and distribute the Labor Standards Poster to new hires and issue written, prehire notices (in electronic or printed form, including Spanish if needed) of certain terms of employment - including required sick time- to all employees at the start of their employment (or when conditions change). 

 

Technical Assistance

If contacted proactively by an employer, the City will review policies, payroll records and/or timekeeping systems to help confirm compliance moving forward without assessing any fines or penalties. For more info, email minwage@minneapolismn.gov . Alternatively, contact any City of Minneapolis Business Technical Assistance Provider, including Neighborhood Development Center, Castelli Business Services, Davis Law Office, or Hortensia Law.

Risk-free and no-cost "amnesty" consultations reduce liability and help build future growth. Investment in people pays off long term.

 

For information about any of the City's labor standards, visit the City’s website, call 311 or email minwage@minneapolismn.gov. Report a violation online or by calling 311.