Hourly Minimum Wage in Missouri

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The state-wide minimum wage for Missouri is $12.00 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Missouri and neighboring states in 2023

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Missouri minimum wage rate is $12.00 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in Missouri that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Missouri minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
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Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Missouri

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on January 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Missouri.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Missouri

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Missouri, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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What is the minimum wage in Missouri in 2023?

Missouri minimum wage in 2021: US$10.3 (effective January 1, 2021)

Missouri minimum wage in 2020: US$9.45

Missouri minimum wage in 2000: US$5.15 ($7.93 after inflation adjustment)

Missouri minimum wage in 1980: No state minimum level

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Missouri

Louis and Jefferson City, Missouri, the minimum wage lawyers at Dashtaki Law Firm have extensive experience protecting the rights of employees who have not been paid the legally mandated minimum wage.

09/24/2021

Missouri law does not allow cities to create a different minimum wage than the one used in the rest of the state, thus the need to establish a voluntary program for employers.

09/14/2021

Opponents of the initiative claimed that a minimum wage increase usurps the federal government’s right to set wages and would hurt small businesses and Missouri’s job market.

08/28/2021

Officials with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which opposed Proposition B, still believe the minimum wage increases hurt the very people they are intended to help.

08/17/2021

Raise Up Missouri’s acceptance of donations from Sixteen Thirty Fund through undisclosed sources was reportedly criticized by Democrats supportive of minimum wage increases.

07/22/2021

Raise Up Missouri created the campaign in response to a move by then-Governor Eric Grietens (R) to block left-wing municipalities from raising local minimum wages above the state-set level.

07/17/2021

Thus, minimum wage hikes, like the one being considered in Missouri, could result in further reducing the revenue flow to the state coffers, exacerbating the budget shortfall caused by the pandemic.

07/10/2021

Therefore, it is not surprising that some Missouri lawmakers are considering implementing a minimum wage hike in a feeble attempt to provide relief to their besieged constituents.

07/09/2021

Raising the minimum wage is a proven strategy to help working families make ends meet and spread prosperity by lifting more Missourians above poverty and into the middle class.

06/29/2021

In addition to any Missouri-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

06/29/2021

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Minimum Wage by State in 2023