MNMinnesota pay rules
Minimum wage $11.41, going up to $11.87 on January 1, 2027. Overtime after 40 hours in a week. If you are fired, your last check is due within 24 hours of asking for your pay in writing.
Minnesota minimum wage$11.41 now, $11.87 from January 1, 2027
Minnesota overtime lawsWeekly overtime after 40 hours
Minnesota final paycheck lawFired: within 24 hours of asking for your pay in writing
Minnesota PTO payout lawDepends on written policy
| Rule | Minnesota | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $11.41 an hour since January 1, 2026. Going up to $11.87 on January 1, 2027. Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher city rates. Adjusted each January by formula. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Cash pay if you get tips | $11.41, the full minimum wage, with tips on top. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Overtime | 1.5x after 40 hours in a work week for Employers covered by federal law (almost all of them) (most). The state law alone sets the threshold at 48 hours. No daily overtime. | Minn. Stat. 177.25 and federal wage lawchecked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if fired | Within 24 hours of asking for your pay in writing | Minn. Stat. 181.13, 181.14checked October 29, 2026 |
| Last check if you quit | Next payday. Up to 20 days if the payday falls within 5 days of the last day | Minn. Stat. 181.13, 181.14checked October 29, 2026 |
| If the last check is late | If not paid within 24 hours of demand, average daily wages continue as a penalty for up to 15 days. | Minn. Stat. 181.13, 181.14checked October 29, 2026 |
| Unused vacation when you leave | Depends on your employer's written policy. The employer's written policy or contract governs payout of unused vacation. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Meal break | Sufficient unpaid time to eat a meal for employees working 8 or more consecutive hours. No set length. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
| Rest break | A paid rest period within each 4 consecutive hours to use the restroom. Breaks under 20 minutes are paid. | read the rulechecked October 29, 2026 |
These rules cover the whole state. Cities and industries with their own rules are noted in the table. Checked October 29, 2026. Next check: January 1, 2027.