Grand Forks Minimum Wage 2026 (ND)
Last updated: · Part of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the North Dakota state rate
Grand Forks Minimum Wage vs. North Dakota
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $7.25/hr | — |
| North Dakota (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Grand Forks Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Grand Forks does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and North Dakota state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Grand Forks must pay at least the North Dakota state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Follows North Dakota's $7.25 minimum wage; state law preempts local minimum wage ordinances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Grand Forks is $7.25 per hour, the same as the North Dakota state minimum wage, since Grand Forks does not set its own local rate.
No. Grand Forks follows the North Dakota state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. North Dakota state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Grand Forks follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of North Dakota. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Grand Forks.