Employer Profile

The City of St. Petersburg offers employment opportunities across diverse fields and roles, providing space for professional learning and growth in service of a better St. Pete.

About St. Pete

Nicknamed “The Sunshine City,” St. Petersburg, Florida offers a vibrant mix of tropical weather, arts and culture, shopping, dining, sports, and outdoor recreation all along a stunning shoreline that features some of the nation’s top-ranked beaches. With weather that sees averages of 74°F and 361 days of sunshine per year, St. Pete attracts tourists, new residents, and investments from across the country and beyond. More at stpete.org/about.

Benefits

The City of St. Petersburg is proud to offer a competitive benefits package. Benefits vary based on job classifications.

  • Generous vacation and sick leave  
  • 11 paid holidays 
  • Hybrid telecommuting available for some positions
  • Competitive health benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave 
  • Paid Military Leave 
  • Credit Union
  • City Wellness Center for primary care
  • Municipal pension or 401(a) retirement plan
  • $15/hour minimum wage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and GED training program
  • Employee Discounts and Employee Recognition Awards 
  • Merit and cost-of-living adjustment pay provisions (when approved)
  • Employee Rental Assistance Program (for employees in positions requiring St. Pete residency)
  • Free rides on all PSTA routes with City employee ID
EmployerCity of St. Petersburg

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