Missouri voters have approved an increase to the state's minimum wage. Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum wage will rise to $13.75 per hour, up from the current $12.30 per hour. This change comes after the approval of Proposition A on November 5, which amends Chapter 290 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, according to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
The minimum wage is set to reach $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. This means any further changes will depend on economic conditions, as reported by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Missouri's minimum wage has been increasing over the years, rising from $7.65 in 2015 to $12.30 today. This change started with the 2018 voter-approved Proposition B, which aimed to gradually raise the wage to $12.65 by 2025. The Missouri Department of Labor confirmed these adjustments on Monday, reflecting the state's efforts to address wage growth alongside the rising cost of living. These changes align Missouri with other states that are adjusting wages to better support workers and local economies, as stated by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
