Missouri · Checked October 25, 2026
Missouri minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Missouri minimum wage is $15.00 an hour. Next: no increase scheduled.
Minimum wage
Missouri: $15.00 an hour. The yearly inflation increases planned from 2027 were repealed by HB 567 (2025).
No change is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $7.50. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Missouri does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Day of discharge |
|---|---|
| Quits | No rule set |
| Law | Mo. Rev. Stat. 290.110 |
Take-home pay in Missouri
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Missouri taxes with the Missouri paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Littler, Missouri HB 567 signed July 10, 2025
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Missouri?
$15.00 an hour as of October 25, 2026. The yearly inflation increases planned from 2027 were repealed by HB 567 (2025).
Is the Missouri minimum wage going up in 2027?
No increase is scheduled as of October 25, 2026.
When is a final paycheck due in Missouri?
If fired or laid off: day of discharge. If the employee quits: no rule set.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.