Missouri Wage and Hour Law

Minimum Wage in Missouri

The Missouri minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. This is the same as the federal rate.

Overtime Law in Missouri

Missouri overtime law bases overtime on a 40-hour workweek and does not provide overtime for hours worked in excess of 8 in a single workday. Missouri overtime law and the federal wage and hour law requires that certain employers pay overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 in a single workweek. To learn more about Missouri wage and hour law, visit the website of the Missouri Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Final Wages

Final wages are due at the time of separation. If not paid upon separation, the employee should contact their former employer by certified mail return receipt requested, requesting wages that are due. The employer would have seven days to respond to the written request. If the worker does not receive a response within seven days, they can collect their last paycheck through a private lawsuit. The state of Missouri does not have the power to collect final wages for employees.

For more information, view the Missouri Department of Labor Website