What is the minimum wage in St. Paul?

The minimum wage in St. Paul is $16.37 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the St. Paul minimum wage works out to about $34,050 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · MN

Minimum wage in St. Paul

$16.37 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dli.mn.gov

Macro-employer tier (101+ employees). Smaller tiers are lower until they phase up July 1 2026.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $16.37
Daily: $131
Weekly: $655
Monthly: $2,837
Annual: $34,050

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $16.37
Weekly (40h): $655
Monthly: $2,837
Annual: $34,050

Minimum wage in St. Paul: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in St. Paul?: The minimum wage in St. Paul is $16.37 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the St. Paul minimum wage works out to about $34,050 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Macro-employer tier (101+ employees). Smaller tiers are lower until they phase up July 1 2026.