Missouri's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Missouri is $15.00 an hour, $7.75 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $31,200 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $26,729 a year, or $1,028.05 every two weeks.
What the Missouri minimum wage pays
| At $15.00 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $15.00 |
| Per 8-hour day | $120.00 |
| Per 40-hour week | $600.00 |
| Every two weeks | $1,200.00 |
| Per month | $2,600.00 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $31,200.00 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $1,028.05 |
| Take-home per year | $26,729.30 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Missouri income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $15,600 a year and about $14,407 after taxes.
Missouri minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour in 2026. A 2025 law ended the automatic yearly inflation increase, so no 2027 raise is scheduled. Retail and service businesses with under $500,000 in yearly sales are exempt. | Missouri Dept. of Labor, Minimum wage increases to $15.00 for 2026 |
| Tipped workers | Tipped workers must be paid at least $7.50 an hour, half the minimum wage. If tips do not bring total pay up to $15.00 an hour, the employer must make up the difference. | Missouri Dept. of Labor, Minimum wage FAQ |
| Overtime | Most workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Missouri has no daily overtime rule. | Missouri Dept. of Labor, When does overtime come into effect? |
How Missouri's minimum wage compares
Missouri has the 13th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC, tied with Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nebraska.
The typical (median) worker in Missouri earns $22.98 an hour, so the minimum wage is 65% of the median wage. 10% of Missouri workers earn less than $14.32 an hour and 25% less than $17.39 (BLS, May 2025, all 2,936,050 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Missouri, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $13.75 | 1,160 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $14.00 | 8,510 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $14.07 | 3,100 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $14.13 | 41,640 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $14.32 | 8,080 |
| Telemarketers | $14.35 | 2,710 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $31,200 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $3,259 | $4,421 |
| 2 children | $5,777 | $7,308 |
| 3 children or more | $6,692 | $8,223 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $31,200 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $780 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,560. Source
Missouri minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Missouri?
$15.00 an hour.
How much is the Missouri minimum wage a year?
$31,200 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,600 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $26,729.
How much is the Missouri minimum wage after taxes?
About $1,028.05 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Missouri taxes.
Is Missouri's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Missouri minimum wage?
$22.50 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Arizona minimum wage ($15.15) · Maine minimum wage ($15.10) · Delaware minimum wage ($15.00) · Florida minimum wage ($15.00) · Illinois minimum wage ($15.00) · Maryland minimum wage ($15.00) · Massachusetts minimum wage ($15.00) · Nebraska minimum wage ($15.00)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.