Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, announced minimum wage increases for calendar year 2026 on their city websites.
The hourly minimum wage in Minneapolis will rise to $16.37 from $15.97 effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to the city’s website. The minimum wage applies to all covered employers regardless of employer size.
The minimum wage in Saint Paul will rise to $16.37 from $15.97 for employers with at least 101 employees effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to the city’s website. Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate for employers with six to 100 employees will rise to $16.37 from $15, while ...