St. Louis Minimum Wage 2026 (MO)
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St. Louis, MO · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Missouri state rate
St. Louis Minimum Wage vs. Missouri
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $15.00/hr | — |
| Missouri (state rate) | $15.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does St. Louis Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. St. Louis does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Missouri state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in St. Louis must pay at least the Missouri state minimum wage of $15.00/hr. Follows Missouri's $15.00 state minimum wage; the city's 2015 local ordinance was nullified by the state's 2017 preemption law.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in St. Louis is $15.00 per hour, the same as the Missouri state minimum wage, since St. Louis does not set its own local rate.
No. St. Louis follows the Missouri state minimum wage of $15.00/hr rather than setting its own rate. Missouri state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
St. Louis follows the same $15.00/hr rate as the rest of Missouri. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in St. Louis.