Minimum Wage in Missouri
The current Missouri minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $15.00 per hour since January 1, 2026. Retail and service businesses with annual gross income under $500,000 are not covered by the state minimum wage. RSMo 290.502.3; Missouri Division of Labor Standards minimum wage page
| Minimum wage | $15.00 per hour since January 1, 2026. Retail and service businesses with annual gross income under $500,000 are not covered by the state minimum wage. No further increase is scheduled under current state law. Statute: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=290.502 |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Employers must pay tipped employees at least 50% of the minimum wage ($7.50 per hour in 2026), plus whatever is needed to bring total pay with tips to at least $15.00 per hour. |
| Overtime | 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Source: RSMo 290.505 |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Missouri?
$15.00 per hour since January 1, 2026. Retail and service businesses with annual gross income under $500,000 are not covered by the state minimum wage.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Missouri?
Employers must pay tipped employees at least 50% of the minimum wage ($7.50 per hour in 2026), plus whatever is needed to bring total pay with tips to at least $15.00 per hour.
What are the overtime rules in Missouri?
1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.