Missouri Overtime Calculator
Missouri's overtime rule is the federal 40-hour standard. Its minimum wage hit $15.00 in 2026 as the last step of Proposition A, but a 2025 law repealed future inflation indexing — so this is where the rate stays until the legislature moves again.
Missouri overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: Missouri overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no daily overtime rule, so a long shift is straight time unless the weekly total passes the threshold. The 2026 minimum wage is $15.00/hour.
Missouri overtime rules
Missouri overtime for non-exempt employees follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is paid at your normal rate.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate includes non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials, not just base pay.
Missouri's overtime rule is the federal 40-hour standard. Its minimum wage hit $15.00 in 2026 as the last step of Proposition A, but a 2025 law repealed future inflation indexing — so this is where the rate stays until the legislature moves again.
St. Louis and Kansas City previously set higher local rates, but Missouri's 2025 wage law limits local increases; check the current position before relying on a city figure.
Missouri minimum wage in 2026
$15.00/hour in 2026, the final step of Proposition A. Overtime is calculated on the regular rate, so a higher state or local minimum directly raises what every overtime hour is worth.
What an overtime week looks like in Missouri
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
Missouri has no daily threshold, so every cell is straight time until the weekly total passes 40 hours.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $20.00/hr | 40 h | $800.00 |
| Six-day week | $20.00/hr | 46 h | $980.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,100.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $720.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in Missouri?
Missouri uses the federal salary threshold of $684 a week ($35,568 a year) plus the duties test. Employees below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, are non-exempt and owed overtime for every hour above the threshold.
Misclassification is most commonly challenged in retail supervision, hospitality, home care and construction crews paid per job rather than per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have daily overtime?
No. Missouri has no daily overtime rule, so hours are straight time until the weekly total passes 40. A 12-hour shift on its own does not trigger overtime.
Is overtime after 40 hours in Missouri?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in Missouri.
What is the minimum wage in Missouri in 2026?
$15.00/hour in 2026, the final step of Proposition A. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in Missouri?
$30.00 per hour at time and a half. Eight overtime hours add $240 to the week, on top of regular pay.
Who is exempt from overtime in Missouri?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in Missouri. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.