Minnesota, Minneapolis minimum wages set for 2027 jump
Minnesota's statewide minimum wage will rise to $11.87 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, and Minneapolis' minimum will increase to $17.02 per hour.[1]
The state also sets a 90-day training wage of $9.68 for workers under 20 years old.[1] Minneapolis' 2027 rate rises from $16.37 in 2026 to $17.02.[1] Minnesota's 2027 statewide adjustment was 3.99%, with the law capping annual increases at 5%.[1]
Minnesota law ties annual wage changes to federal inflation figures, so the rise reflects that calculation rather than a new legislative vote.[1] Minneapolis also adjusts its local floor annually based on federal inflation data.[1] St. Paul has posted 2027 rates of $16.37 for small employers, $14.25 for micro employers and $13.95 for youth, but its large-employer rate is still pending.[1]
The increases take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and employers will need to adjust payrolls and budgets before the new year.
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- Statewide minimum wage will be $11.87/hour as of Jan. 1, 2027, with a $9.68/hour 90‑day training wage for under‑20 workers.
- Minneapolis’ local minimum wage will increase to $17.02/hour on Jan. 1, 2027, up from $16.37 in 2026.
- Both state and Minneapolis rates are adjusted annually based on federal inflation data; the 2027 state adjustment is 3.99% and capped at 5% by law.
- St. Paul’s 2027 large‑employer rate is still pending, but posted 2027 rates are $16.37 (small), $14.25 (micro) and $13.95 (youth).
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