Missouri minimum wage 2026–2027: $15.00 now
Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $7.75 more than the federal $7.25. No increase is scheduled: Missouri's rate is fixed in state law and changes only when the legislature or voters act.
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Missouri minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $15.00 | January 1, 2026 | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $7.50 | now | official |
When does the Missouri minimum wage go up?
No increase is scheduled: Missouri's rate is fixed in state law and changes only when the legislature or voters act. HB 567 (2025) ended the annual CPI adjustment.
Tipped workers in Missouri
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $7.50 an hour and count up to 50% of the minimum wage ($7.50) of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference.
Missouri minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Missouri minimum wage was $9.45; today it is $15.00 – up $5.55, or 58.7%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $9.45 | $10.30 | $11.15 | $12.00 | $12.30 | $13.75 | $15.00 |
How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks tied 13th with 6 others of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Missouri's $15.00 is $3.47 above it. Neighbors: Arkansas $11.00, Illinois $15.00, Iowa $7.25, Kansas $7.25, Kentucky $7.25, Nebraska $15.00, Oklahoma $7.25, Tennessee $7.25.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 40 hours a week (52 in seasonal amusement or recreation businesses), at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $600.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $712.50.
Good to know
- Proposition A (2024) raised the rate to $13.75 in 2025 and $15.00 in 2026; HB 567, signed July 10, 2025, removed the yearly inflation adjustment (Missouri DOLIR).
- Retail and service businesses with less than $500,000 in annual sales are exempt (DOL).
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Missouri is enforced by the Missouri Division of Labor Standards; wage claims: labor.mo.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Missouri minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Missouri right now?
$15.00 an hour for most adult workers. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $7.75 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Missouri minimum wage be in 2027?
It stays at $15.00 – no change is scheduled for 2027.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Missouri?
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $7.50 an hour and count up to 50% of the minimum wage ($7.50) of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $15.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference.
How much is the Missouri minimum wage per year?
At $15.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, $600.00 a week, about $2,600 a month and $31,200 a year before taxes.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Missouri?
With the Missouri Division of Labor Standards – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.