2025 Minnesota Minimum Wage
The 2025 Minnesota Minimum Wage is $11.13.
Effective 2025-01-01Source: Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2025 (Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2024
| Item | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $10.85 | $11.13 | +$0.28 (+2.6%) |
Who it applies to
All employers and employees in the state of Minnesota.
What changed this year, and why
Minnesota's minimum wage increased to $11.13 per hour on January 1, 2025, up from $10.85 in 2024. The legislature eliminated the previous lower minimum-wage tiers that applied to small employers, minors, and J-visa workers. A single rate now applies to all employers statewide. A short-term training wage for younger employees is still permitted. Minneapolis and St. Paul maintain their own higher minimum-wage ordinances.
Common questions
- Is there still a lower minimum wage for small employers or young workers?
- No. As of January 1, 2025, the $11.13 hourly rate applies to all employers regardless of size, and to all workers. The only exception is a short-term training wage for younger employees.
- Does the state minimum wage apply in Minneapolis and St. Paul?
- Minneapolis and St. Paul each have their own minimum-wage ordinances that set higher rates for work performed within those cities.
Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Minnesota eliminated the reduced minimum wages that previously applied to minors and J-1 visa workers, so all employees in the state must now be paid at least the full $11.13 an hour regardless of age. The only subminimum rate that remains is the 90-day training wage for workers under age 20, which is $9.08 an hour in 2025. Once that 90-day period ends, or once the worker turns 20, the employer must pay at least $11.13. Minnesota's 2024 legislative changes also removed the lower rate that used to apply to small employers, so there is no separate wage based on employer size. Note that Minneapolis and St. Paul have their own ordinances requiring higher minimum-wage rates for work performed in those cities.
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the state’s minimum-wage rate for all employers, including large employers, small employers, youth and J-1 visa wages for hotels, motels and lodging establishments, will increase to $11.13 an hour. The law still allows for a 90-day training wage for workers under age 20. The current hourly training wage, $8.85, will increase to $9.08.
Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2025 (Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry)
When a city or county sets a higher minimum wage
Minnesota sets a statewide minimum wage, but individual cities are free to set a higher rate for work performed within their boundaries. In Minnesota, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have each adopted local minimum-wage ordinances that require employers to pay more than the state rate. An employee working in Minneapolis or St. Paul is entitled to the higher of the city rate or the state rate of $11.13. Employers with locations in these cities must track and apply the correct local rate for each worksite.
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.
Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2025 (Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers in Minnesota who have questions about the minimum wage or believe their employer is not paying the required $11.13 per hour should contact the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The department enforces state wage laws and can be reached by phone, email, or through its website. The department also provides information about employee rights, required workplace posters, and how to file a wage complaint. For media inquiries, the department's contact is James Honerman at 651-284-5313 or james.honerman@state.mn.us.
Media contact: James Honerman at 651-284-5313 or james.honerman@state.mn.us.
Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2025 (Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry)
How the rate is adjusted each year, and who announces it
Minnesota adjusts its minimum wage annually to account for inflation. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announces each year's new rate before it takes effect on January 1. For 2025, the rate was set at $11.13 per hour. This annual adjustment ensures that Minnesota's minimum wage keeps pace with the cost of living. The 2025 rate reflects a 2.6% increase from the previous year. Workers and employers can check the department's website or contact the agency directly to find out the current rate each year.
The current hourly training wage, $8.85, will increase to $9.08. These rates reflect a 2.6% increase.
Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2025 (Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry)
How each figure was verified
Each number below was read from a stored copy of the document named beside it, and checked to occur word for word in the quoted sentence. The digest is of that stored text.
Minimum-wage rate adjusted for inflation as of Jan. 1, 2025 (Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry)
- Hourly
Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2025, to $11.13 an hour for all employers in the state.
Other years
Every Minnesota Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state