Missouri Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Missouri’s wage policy in 2026.
$13.75
Current Minimum Wage
$15.00
Projected 2026 Rate
$6.88
Tipped Worker Rate
Increases by $0.50/year to $15 by 2026
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Missouri voters passed Proposition B in 2018 to raise the minimum wage to $12 by 2023. In 2024, voters passed an initiative to continue raising wages to $15 by 2026 with CPI indexing. The state preempts local minimum wages.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $13.75/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $6.88/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | Increases by $0.50/year to $15 by 2026 |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $15.00/hour |
| Legislative Source | Prop B (2018) + Prop B extension (ongoing) |
| Passed by Ballot Initiative | 2018 |
Political Context
Missouri minimum wage increases have passed with strong voter support in a Republican-leaning state. The 2024 initiative passed alongside an abortion rights initiative, both over Republican legislative opposition. This shows voters across the political spectrum support higher minimums.