Missouri Overtime Calculator
Missouri pays overtime by the federal week, under a voter-approved minimum wage that rises with inflation. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Missouri Overtime Rules
Missouri pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5×, with no daily overtime. Missouri voters approved an inflation-indexed minimum wage that now sits above the federal floor, enforced by the state's own labor department.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Missouri law.
- Missouri's minimum wage is voter-approved and inflation-indexed; small retail/service businesses below a gross-sales threshold follow federal rules.
Missouri overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations enforces the state minimum wage and overtime.
The Missouri minimum wage is $13.75/hour (tipped minimum $6.88). Reaches $15 by 2026. Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.
Frequently asked questions
No. Overtime is weekly — 1.5× after 40 hours. A long single day only counts if your week exceeds 40 hours.
Yes. Missouri voters approved increases tied to inflation, so it's above $7.25 and adjusts each year. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate, not the minimum.
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Some small retail and service businesses below a gross-sales threshold fall under the federal rules instead.