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Missouri Final Paycheck Law (2026)

When your last paycheck is due in Missouri after you leave a job, whether you quit or were fired, and what it has to include.

Updated for 2026 Verified Jul 6, 2026
Compiled and verified by David Scott · Verified Jul 6, 2026

In Missouri, your final paycheck is due immediately, at the time of dismissal if you are fired, and no law if you quit.

Final paycheck deadline in Missouri

If you are fired or laid off
Immediately, at the time of dismissal
If you quit
No law

What your final pay must include

Your final paycheck must include all the wages you earned through your last day. Whether it also has to include unused vacation depends on your state and your employer's policy, some states treat accrued vacation as wages that must be paid out. See Missouri PTO payout rules. If an employer misses the deadline, many states add penalties. This is general information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Missouri final paycheck FAQ

When is my final paycheck due in Missouri if I am fired?
If you are fired in Missouri, your final paycheck is due immediately, at the time of dismissal.
When is my final paycheck due if I quit in Missouri?
If you quit in Missouri, your final paycheck is due no law.
Does my final paycheck include unused PTO?
It depends on your state and your employer's policy. Some states require accrued vacation to be paid out at separation. See Missouri PTO payout rules for details.
Can an employer withhold my final paycheck in Missouri?
No. An employer cannot withhold earned wages. They can make lawful deductions, but the wages you have earned are owed by the state deadline, whether or not you return company property (with narrow exceptions in a few states).
Where can I find the official Missouri rule?
The Missouri Department of Labor and your state wage-payment law govern final pay. The official source is linked on this page.
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