Missouri labor laws
The pay and leave rules Missouri employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: paycor.com, paylocity.com.
Not requiredPay ranges in job ads
NoStatewide paid sick leave
NoState paid leave or disability program
$15.00Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Missouri has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.
Kansas City salary history ban (private employers 6+); St. Louis city agencies only
Paid sick leave
Missouri has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Employers covered by federal contractor rules (Executive Order 13706) may still have to provide it.
Prop A paid sick leave repealed by HB 567, effective 2025-08-28
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Missouri require salary ranges in job postings?
- No statewide law requires it. Kansas City salary history ban (private employers 6+); St. Louis city agencies only
- Is paid sick leave required in Missouri?
- There is no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Prop A paid sick leave repealed by HB 567, effective 2025-08-28
- When is overtime due in Missouri?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.