The Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) is available to help businesses understand their Minimum Wage responsibilities. To make Minimum Wage compliance as efficient as possible, HREEO has provided the following employer resources. The Saint Paul business community can also contact city staff for business assistance or questions.
Read the Minimum Wage Ordinance Read the Minimum Wage Final Rules
To get started, figure out your business size under the Minimum Wage Ordinance:
Business Size flowchart
Note: Employers must count all employees whether employed full-time, part-time, jointly with another employer, or on temporary basis, including employees not located in Saint Paul.
Minimum Wage Schedules
Your minimum wage rate depends on your employer's business size:
| Macro Businesses & City of Saint Paul - More than 10,000 employees & City of Saint Paul employees | |
|---|---|
| Rate increase date | Rate |
| July 1, 2020 | $12.50 |
| July 1, 2021 | $12.50 |
| July 1, 2022 | $15.00 |
| January 1, 2023 | $15.19* |
| January 1, 2024 | $15.57* |
| January 1, 2025 | City Rate* |
| January 1, 2026 | City Rate* |
| January 1, 2027 | City Rate* |
| January 1, 2028 | City Rate* |
| Large Businesses 101 - 10,000 employees | |
|---|---|
| Rate increase date | Rate |
| July 1, 2020 | $11.50 |
| July 1, 2021 | $12.50 |
| July 1, 2022 | $13.50 |
| July 1, 2023 | $15.00 |
| July 1, 2024 | $15.57* |
| July 1, 2025 | City Rate* |
| July 1, 2026 | City Rate* |
| July 1, 2027 | City Rate* |
| July 1, 2028 | City Rate* |
| Small Businesses 6 - 100 employees | |
|---|---|
| Rate increase date | Rate |
| July 1, 2020 | $10.00 |
| July 1, 2021 | $11.00 |
| July 1, 2022 | $12.00 |
| July 1, 2023 | $13.00 |
| July 1, 2024 | $14.00 |
| July 1, 2025 | $15.00 |
| July 1, 2026 | City Rate* |
| July 1, 2027 | City Rate* |
| July 1, 2028 | City Rate* |
| Micro Businesses- 5 or fewer employees | |
|---|---|
| Rate increase date | Rate |
| July 1, 2020 | $9.25 |
| July 1, 2021 | $10.00 |
| July 1, 2022 | $10.75 |
| July 1, 2023 | $11.5 |
| July 1, 2024 | $12.25 |
| July 1, 2025 | $13.25 |
| July 1, 2026 | $14.25 |
| July 1, 2027 | $15.00 |
| July 1, 2028 | City Rate* |
*The rate is based on a percentage increase calculated by the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 177.24, subdivision 1(f) and applicable to the State of Minnesota minimum wage divided by two (2) in 2022 and based on the full percentage increase in each subsequent year rounded to the nearest cent. The rate determined through this process for the City of Saint Paul and macro businesses as of January 1, 2023, will be $15.19.
Youth Wage Schedule
If you have employees under the age of twenty (20), you may be able to pay the youth wage or youth training wage under specific circumstances. Review the Rules and FAQs for the youth wage criteria. If you have qualified employees, follow the youth wage schedule:
| Youth Wage | |
|---|---|
| Rate increase date | Rate |
| July 1, 2020 | $8.50 |
| July 1, 2021 | $9.35 |
| July 1, 2022 | $10.20 |
| July 1, 2023 | $11.05 |
| July 1, 2024 | $11.90 |
| July 1, 2025 | $12.75 |
| After July 1, 2025 | 85% of the City minimum wage, rounded to the nearest nickel |
Workplace Notice Posters
Employers must post and provide notice to their employees of their minimum wage rights. You must notify your employees of their minimum wage rights. The City provides workplace posters for you to use. If you have questions, please email us at please email laborstandards@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
ESST & Minimum Wage Poster - English
ESST & Minimum Wage Poster - Hmong
ESST & Minimum Wage Poster - Spanish
ESST & Minimum Wage Poster - Somali
ESST & Minimum Wage Poster - Karen
Know Your Responsibilities
Read the Rules, FAQs, and Ordinance to fully understand your responsibilities. Contact HREEO at 651-266-8966 with any additional questions.
Minimum Wage Investigation Process
Minimum Wage Appeals Process Flowchart
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Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (English)
Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (Hmong)
Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)
Minimum Wage Frequently Asked Questions (Somali)
Minimum Wage Employer Checklist and Self-Audit (English)
Minimum Wage Employer Checklist and Self-Audit (Hmong)
