Minnesota Minimum Wage Goes Up In 2021

Minnesota minimum wage rate adjusted for inflaction as for January 1,2021

Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning January 1, 2021.

• The Minnesota minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage.  Employees who are covered by both laws must be paid the higher state minimum wage.
• Minimum wage rates apply to all hours worked, whether part time of full time.
• Employees must be paid at least the current minimum wage, no matter how they are paid.
• An employee must be paid at least the minimum wage per hour plus any tips the employee might earn.
• For additional information on minimum wage rates, employer size determinations and exempt employee considerations visit the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website.

MINNEAPOLIS ADDS A MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE

Minneapolis sets a new hourly minimum wage standard for work performed in Minneapolis.  Below is a chart of rate changes for the coming years.  For additional information on the ordinance and how to determine business size visit the Minneapolis Minimum Wage website.