The minimum wage in Minnesota is set to increase to $10.50 per hour on January 1, 2025. This will be the first increase in the state’s minimum wage since 2018. The increase is intended to help low-wage workers keep up with the rising cost of living.
The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage that employers are legally allowed to pay their employees. It is important to note that the minimum wage is not a living wage, which is the hourly wage that a person needs to earn in order to support themselves and their family. However, the minimum wage does provide a baseline level of income for low-wage workers.