Minnesota minimum wage to increase in 2025

Minnesota’s minimum-wage will be raised to $11.13 an hour for all employers in the state starting January 1, 2025. The increase is to adjust for inflation.

Minnesota’s minimum wage law was revised to eliminate the reduced minimum wages applicable for small employers, youth under the age of 18 and J-1 visa workers during the 2024 legislative session.

“The updates to minimum-wage laws ensure employees earn at least a standard minimum wage regardless of the size of their employer or how old they are, while maintaining the 90-day training wage for employees under age 20,” said Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. “The changes will also help minimum-wage workers keep up with inflation to better provide for themselves and their families.”

The current hourly training wage, $8.85, will also see an increase to $9.08.

Employers are required to notify employees of any change before the change takes effect, including a change to the employee’s rate of pay.