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Missouri Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Missouri minimum wage is $15.00/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Missouri.
Raised to $15.00 on Jan 1, 2026 under Proposition A.
Missouri wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$15.00/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Missouri follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $7.50/hr cash. Tipped cash wage is half the state minimum.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Immediately on demand (penalty wages up to 60 days if unpaid). Quit: No state law; next regular payday (federal).
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: No state requirement (follows federal; none mandated). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Missouri pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Missouri. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Missouri follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Missouri figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Missouri's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.