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Minimum Wage in Missouri

Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 per hour since January 1, 2026, tipped employees must receive at least half of that ($7.50), and no further increase is scheduled.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Missouri at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$15.00
Retail or service businesses with annual gross sales under $500,000 are exempt.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$7.50
Employers may pay tipped employees 50 percent of the minimum wage if tips bring total pay up to the full minimum.
Next scheduled increase
None scheduled
2025 legislation (HB 567) removed the annual inflation increases that Proposition A had set to start after 2026.

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The rules in Missouri

What is the minimum wage in Missouri in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Missouri: $15.00. Retail or service businesses with annual gross sales under $500,000 are exempt.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Missouri?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Missouri: $7.50. Employers may pay tipped employees 50 percent of the minimum wage if tips bring total pay up to the full minimum.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Missouri?

Next scheduled increase in Missouri: None scheduled. 2025 legislation (HB 567) removed the annual inflation increases that Proposition A had set to start after 2026.

Where do the Missouri minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Mo. Rev. Stat. 290.502 and Mo. Rev. Stat. 290.512. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Voters approved Proposition A in November 2024, raising the rate to $13.75 in 2025 and $15.00 in 2026. The 2025 amendment took effect August 28, 2025.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.