The Missouri minimum wage for 2026 is $15.00 per hour. Adjusted annually for inflation each January 1.
Tipped employees earn 50% of the minimum, or $7.50, plus tips.
Wage rates for 2026
Overtime & premium pay
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
Retail and service businesses with gross annual sales under $500,000 are exempt. Premium pay applies after 52 hours in seasonal amusement or recreation businesses.
Related labor laws in Missouri
Paid sick leave
Not required as of 2026. Missouri's voter-approved paid sick leave (Proposition A) was repealed by the legislature effective August 28, 2025. The $15.00 minimum wage from Proposition A remains in effect.
Overtime
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Retail and service businesses with gross annual sales under $500,000 are exempt. Premium pay applies after 52 hours in seasonal amusement or recreation businesses.
Pay frequency & final paycheck
Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Missouri Department of Labor.
Meal & rest breaks
Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Missouri and federal rules.
Time off to vote
Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.
Jury duty
Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.
Bereavement leave
Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.
As of 2026, no city or county in Missouri sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $15.00 applies everywhere.