Current Minimum Wage in Missouri
The minimum wage in Missouri is $13.75 per hour as of 2026. This is $6.5 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $13.75 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $110 | 8 |
| Weekly | $550 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $1,100 | 80 |
| Monthly | $2,383 | ~173 |
| Annual | $28,600 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Missouri can be paid a cash wage of $6.88/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $13.75/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
$13.75 (Jan 2025), $15.00 (Jan 2026). Then CPI adjustments.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $13,540 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (MO)
~$15.28/hr
Based on cost of living index (89.9)
Cost of Living Context
Missouri's cost of living index is 89.9 (national average = 100). This means living in Missouri is 10.1% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Missouri is $20.58/hr, which is 50% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Voter-approved Proposition A phases in $15/hr by 2026 and eliminates tipped sub-minimum.
How This Compares
| Metric | MO | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $13.75 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $6.88 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $28,600 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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