Nov. 6, 2024, 2:50 PM UTC

Missouri Votes to Increase Minimum Wage, Require Paid Sick Leave

Missouri will raise its minimum wage and establish paid sick leave requirements for employers starting in 2025, under a Nov. 5 ballot measure that voters approved.

Proposition A passed with roughly 57.5% of the statewide vote, according to unofficial election results.

Minimum Wage

The hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.75 for 2025 and to $15 for 2026, under Proposition A. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, the minimum wage rate will be subject to annual inflation-based adjustments.

Missouri’s current minimum wage for calendar year 2024 is $12.30.

Paid Sick Leave

Starting May 1, 2025, employers must provide at least one ...

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