Missouri's minimum wage reaches $15.00 in 2026, then freezes.
Missouri's minimum wage landscape is complex, marked by the interplay of Proposition A and HB 567. While the state minimum wage will reach $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2026, HB 567 has eliminated future CPI indexing, effectively freezing the rate. Public employers are now also subject to the state minimum wage.
$15.00 Wage (Prop A + HB 567)
Ensures state minimum wage reaches $15.00/hour on Jan 1, 2026, but eliminates future CPI adjustments.
What those rules do as a Missouri shift is created.
Teambridge's engine continuously monitors and applies the latest Missouri wage and hour regulations, ensuring every shift is compliant from the moment it's created. This includes navigating the unique post-HB 567 landscape.
Minimum Wage Enforcement
Automatically flags any shift where the effective hourly rate (excluding tips for tipped employees) falls below the $15.00 state minimum wage for non-tipped employees or $7.50 for tipped employees, effective Jan 1, 2026.
Public Employer Coverage
Ensures that public sector employers, now explicitly covered by state minimum wage laws under HB 567, adhere to the same wage standards as private employers.
CPI Indexing Alerts
Prevents erroneous future wage adjustments based on CPI, reflecting HB 567's elimination of indexing for 2027 and beyond, ensuring stable and predictable wage compliance.
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Missouri's minimum wage trajectory to $15.00 and subsequent freeze.
Missouri's minimum wage framework, shaped by voter-approved Proposition A and subsequent legislative action via HB 567, mandates a progressive increase to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2026. Crucially, HB 567 eliminates the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment mechanism for years following 2026, effectively freezing the state minimum wage at $15.00. The legislation also extends minimum wage coverage to public employers.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 290.502; HB 567 (2024)
Except as otherwise provided in sections 290.500 to 290.530, every employer shall pay to each employee wages at the rate of: (1) $13.75 per hour beginning January 1, 2025; and (2) $15.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2026. No employer shall be required to pay an employee a wage rate in excess of $15.00 per hour. The provisions of sections 290.500 to 290.530 shall apply to all public bodies and their employees.
Minimum Wage Adjustments and Elimination of CPI Indexing
Proposition A, passed in 2018, originally stipulated annual increases to the state minimum wage until it reached $12.00 per hour, with subsequent adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). HB 567 significantly altered this by accelerating the increase to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2026, but simultaneously repealed the CPI indexing for any year beginning on or after January 1, 2027. This means that after 2026, without further legislative action, Missouri's minimum wage will remain fixed at $15.00 per hour.
Tipped Employees and Public Employer Coverage
For tipped employees, the minimum wage remains 50% of the standard state minimum wage. Therefore, effective January 1, 2026, the tipped minimum wage will be $7.50 per hour. Employers must ensure that an employee's total compensation, including tips, meets or exceeds the full state minimum wage. Another key change introduced by HB 567 is the explicit inclusion of public employers under the state's minimum wage requirements, ensuring that all employees, regardless of sector, are afforded the same basic wage protections.
Teambridge navigates Missouri's complex wage rules, so you don't have to.
From the $15.00 wage floor to the nuances of tipped employee compensation and the elimination of CPI indexing, Teambridge integrates Missouri's specific wage and hour rules directly into your shift scheduling and payroll processes, ensuring proactive compliance.
Real-time minimum wage checks.
Teambridge automatically applies the correct Missouri state minimum wage ($15.00/hour from Jan 1, 2026) to every shift, flagging any potential underpayment before it occurs. This includes verifying the $7.50 tipped minimum wage for eligible roles.
Ensuring fair compensation for tipped staff.
For tipped employees, Teambridge tracks the base tipped wage and helps ensure that total earnings (base wage + tips) meet or exceed the full state minimum wage for all hours worked, preventing tip credit violations.
Adapting to legislative changes.
The platform is configured to reflect the elimination of CPI indexing for Missouri's minimum wage after 2026, ensuring that your system does not apply incorrect future adjustments based on outdated regulations.
Extending coverage to all sectors.
Teambridge ensures that public employers, now explicitly covered by HB 567, are fully compliant with Missouri's state minimum wage requirements, just like their private sector counterparts.
People also ask.
What is the Missouri state minimum wage effective January 1, 2026?
Effective January 1, 2026, the Missouri state minimum wage will be $15.00 per hour. This rate is established by a combination of Proposition A and HB 567.
Will Missouri's minimum wage continue to increase after 2026?
No, under HB 567, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment mechanism for the state minimum wage has been eliminated for years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. This means that after reaching $15.00 per hour in 2026, the state minimum wage will remain fixed at that rate unless new legislation is passed.
What is the minimum wage for tipped employees in Missouri after 2025?
For tipped employees, the minimum wage is 50% of the standard state minimum wage. Therefore, effective January 1, 2026, the tipped minimum wage in Missouri will be $7.50 per hour. Employers must ensure that the employee's total compensation, including tips, meets or exceeds the full $15.00 state minimum wage.
Are public employers required to pay the state minimum wage in Missouri?
Yes, HB 567 explicitly extended the coverage of Missouri's minimum wage laws to include all public bodies and their employees. This means public employers must comply with the state minimum wage requirements, including the $15.00 per hour rate effective January 1, 2026.
What was the impact of HB 567 on Proposition A's minimum wage provisions?
HB 567 accelerated the timeline for Missouri's minimum wage to reach $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2026, which was originally part of Proposition A's trajectory. However, it also repealed Proposition A's provision for future annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for years starting in 2027 and beyond, effectively freezing the wage at $15.00.
How does Teambridge help with Missouri minimum wage compliance?
Teambridge automates compliance by integrating Missouri's specific wage and hour rules into your system. It verifies that all shifts meet the $15.00 state minimum wage (and $7.50 for tipped employees) from Jan 1, 2026, prevents incorrect future CPI-based adjustments, and ensures compliance for both private and public sector employers.