Missouri Minimum Wage (2026)
Missouri’s minimum wage is $15.00 — $7.75 above the federal $7.25, effective January 1, 2026. Tipped: tipped minimum $7.50. Next change: CPI-indexed adjustment scheduled for January 1, 2027.
The minimum wage in Missouri is $15.00/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2026).
- Minimum wage$15.00
- Tipped minimum$7.50
- Next scheduled changeCPI-indexed adjustment on January 1, 2027
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$31,200
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
| Effective date | New rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | CPI-indexed adjustment |
These are enacted in statute or triggered by indexing law — not proposals.
Missouri vs. neighboring states
| State | Minimum wage | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $7.25 | −$7.75 |
| Illinois | $15.00 | same |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | −$7.75 |
| Arkansas | $11.00 | −$4.00 |
| Kansas | $7.25 | −$7.75 |
Missouri minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $15.00 |
| 2025 | $13.75 |
| 2024 | $12.30 |
| 2023 | $12.00 |
| 2022 | $11.15 |
| 2021 | $10.30 |
| 2020 | $9.45 |
| 2019 | $9.45 |
| 2018 | $7.85 |
| 2017 | $7.70 |
| 2016 | $7.65 |
| 2015 | $7.65 |
| 2014 | $7.50 |
| 2013 | $7.35 |
| 2012 | $7.25 |
| 2011 | $7.25 |
| 2010 | $7.25 |
| 2009 | $7.05 |
| 2008 | $6.65 |
| 2007 | $6.50 |
| 2006 | $5.15 |
| 2005 | $5.15 |
| 2004 | $5.15 |
| 2003 | $5.15 |
| 2002 | $5.15 |
| 2001 | $5.15 |
| 2000 | $5.15 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
Prop A (2024): $13.75 (2025), $15.00 (2026), CPI adjustments annually thereafter (increases and decreases). Tipped = 50% of minimum. Retail/service businesses under $500k gross sales exempt. KC/St. Louis local wages preempted by state law.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Missouri in 2026?
$15.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026, which is $7.75 above the federal $7.25.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Missouri?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $7.50; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Missouri's minimum wage go up next?
CPI-indexed adjustment takes effect January 1, 2027.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Missouri per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $15.00/hour is $31,200 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Missouri labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.