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Missouri Minimum Wage: $13.75/hr

Current minimum wage information for Missouri, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025
$13.75 State minimum wage
$6.88 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage

Key Takeaways

  • State minimum wage: $13.75/hr.
  • Tipped minimum wage: $6.88/hr.
  • Effective: 2025-01-01.
  • Scheduled increases: Increasing to $15.00 by January 2026, then CPI adjustments..

Wage Details

  • State minimum wage$13.75/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$6.88/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

Scheduled Increases

Increasing to $15.00 by January 2026, then CPI adjustments.

Local Exceptions

None currently. A state preemption law overturned higher St. Louis minimum wage.

Overtime Rules

Federal FLSA rules apply.

Exemptions

Retail/service employers with gross annual sales under $500,000 are exempt. Standard FLSA exemptions apply.

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