Minimum wage in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2026
The minimum wage in Saint Paul is $16.37 an hour, $4.96 more than the Minnesota minimum wage of $11.41. It rises to $17.02 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the local government.
Checked against official sources.
Saint Paul minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $16.37
- A week, 40 hours
- $654.80
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $34,050
That is $198.40 more a week and $10,317 more a year than the Minnesota minimum wage of $11.41, for someone working full time.
Who it covers
Work done in Saint Paul. The headline rate is for businesses with more than 100 employees, counting everyone, including part-time, temporary and remote staff.
- Small businesses (6 to 100 employees): $16.37 an hour. Since July 1, 2026, rising to $17.02 on July 1, 2027
- Micro businesses (5 or fewer employees): $14.25 an hour. Since July 1, 2026, rising to $15.00 on July 1, 2027
- Workers aged 14 to 17: $13.95 an hour. For their first 90 days in a row on the job
Tipped workers
Minnesota does not allow a tip credit. Tipped workers must be paid the full $11.41 an hour before tips.
Saint Paul minimum wage over time
| Starting | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | $15.97 |
| January 1, 2026 | $16.37now |
| January 1, 2027 | $17.02announced |
Saint Paul adjusts its rates every year for inflation: January 1 for large businesses and July 1 for small and micro businesses.
Other local minimum wages in Minnesota
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Announcing City of Saint Paul minimum wage rates for 2027, City of Saint Paul, updated
- City of Saint Paul minimum wage increases for small and micro businesses, City of Saint Paul, updated
- Saint Paul businesses notified of 2026 minimum wage increases, City of Saint Paul, updated
- Minimum wage in Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.