Missouri minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Missouri is $15.00 an hour – $31,200 a year for full-time work. Compare it with what common jobs in Missouri actually pay.
Missouri minimum wage$15.00/hr
The automatic inflation increases approved in 2024's Proposition A were repealed in 2025, so no 2027 increase is scheduled.
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $15.00/hr.
Typical pay in Missouri
2,936,050 jobs$22.98/hr$47,800 a year
The minimum wage equals 65% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Missouri
Median wage in Missouri for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
109,020 jobs in Missouri$38.12/hrHome Health and Personal Care Aides
94,810 jobs in Missouri$15.90/hrRegistered Nurses
76,310 jobs in Missouri$39.32/hrCashiers
69,430 jobs in Missouri$14.67/hrStockers and Order Fillers
67,390 jobs in Missouri$17.65/hrRetail Salespersons
67,140 jobs in Missouri$16.09/hrOffice Clerks, General
56,050 jobs in Missouri$20.37/hrCooks, Fast Food
55,780 jobs in Missouri$14.37/hrCustomer Service Representatives
50,530 jobs in Missouri$21.24/hrHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
47,760 jobs in Missouri$26.23/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Missouri labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Missouri in 2026?
Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour. The automatic inflation increases approved in 2024's Proposition A were repealed in 2025, so no 2027 increase is scheduled.
Is Missouri's minimum wage going up?
No statewide increase is scheduled as of October 28, 2026.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Missouri per year?
At $15.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $31,200 a year before taxes, or about $600.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in Missouri?
The median wage for all jobs in Missouri was $22.98 an hour ($47,800 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 65% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Missouri allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.