A legislator's salary is $51,750 per year, effective July 1, 2023. The Legislative Salary Council prescribes salaries of Minnesota Legislators. The Council issues a report by March 31 of odd-numbered years with any recommendations for changes to legislator salaries, which take effect July 1 of odd-numbered years.
Lawmakers are also allowed to collect a per diem for living and travel expenses seven days a week during the regular legislative session. Per diem rates are typically set by the House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.
For more information, see the House Research Department publication State Elected Officials Compensation and the Legislative Reference Library's web page on Compensation of Minnesota Legislators, 1872 - present.