The St. Paul minimum wage for 2026 is $16.37 per hour, $4.96 more than the Minnesota state minimum of $11.41 and well above the $7.25 federal floor.
All employers for work performed in St. Paul. Large employers (101+) are at $16.37; smaller employers phase up. No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
St. Paul wage details
City minimum wage
$16.37 per hour
Next scheduled change
Size-tiered
Set by
Local ordinance
Tipped employees
No tip credit; tipped workers get the full local minimum wage, plus tips.
Who it applies to
All employers for work performed in St. Paul. Large employers (101+) are at $16.37; smaller employers phase up.
St. Paul vs. state vs. federal
| Level | 2026 minimum wage |
|---|---|
| St. Paul | $16.37 per hour |
| Minnesota | $11.41 per hour |
| Federal | $7.25 per hour |
Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, so in St. Paul that is the $16.37 city rate.