what is minimum wage in mn

Effective January 1, 2023, Minnesotas minimum-wage rates were adjusted for inflation to $10.59 an hour for large employers and $8.63 an hour for other state minimum wages. The training wage rate, $8.63 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, $8.63 an hour, may be paid to employees younger than 18 years of age. It is important to note that the state minimum-wage rates will not apply to work performed in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, which have higher minimum-wage rates. As of July 1, 2023, the small business minimum wage in Minneapolis increased to $14.50. On January 1, 2024, Minnesota's minimum wage rates will increase to $10.85 for large employers and $8.85 for other state minimum wages.