In Missouri, non-exempt employees must be paid time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, matching the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Missouri does not add a daily overtime rule.
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.
Overtime rules in Missouri
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
At the Missouri minimum wage of $15.00, the overtime rate is $22.50 an hour (1.5×).
Missouri overtime calculator
Enter your rate and hours to see your overtime and total pay for the week.
Who is covered
Most hourly employees are non-exempt, which means they must be paid overtime. The main exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act are bona fide executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees who are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Job title alone does not decide it, the actual duties and pay do.