Hourly to Salary for Missouri (2026)
Missouri (MO) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$13.75/hr
Minimum Annual Salary (at 40 hrs/wk)
$28,600
Median Hourly Rate
$28.37/hr
Median Household Income
$59,000
State Income Tax Rate
4.8%
How This Calculator Works in Missouri
This calculator converts an hourly wage to its annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly salary equivalents for workers in Missouri. Enter your hourly rate and work schedule to see the breakdown. It uses the standard 2,080-hour work year by default and can be adjusted for different weekly hours or weeks per year to match your actual schedule.
Missouri Overview
Missouri's minimum wage is $13.75/hr per hour — Missouri voters approved a minimum wage increase to $13.75/hr with a path to $15/hr, one of the higher rates in the Midwest. The median hourly wage in Missouri is approximately $28.37/hr, and the median household income is $59,000. Missouri's voter-approved minimum wage increases have outpaced many neighboring states, giving hourly workers in the Midwest stronger earning power.
How Missouri Compares
Missouri's minimum wage of $13.75 is lower than neighboring Illinois's $14.00. The median hourly rate of $28.37 is below Illinois's $34.62. States with higher minimum wages generally have higher costs of living — Missouri's cost of living index is 89 compared to the national average of 100.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $14.00/hr min wage | Illinois has a minimum wage of $14.00, a median hourly rate of approximately $34.62, and a state income tax rate up to 4.95%. |
| Kansas | $7.25/hr min wage | Kansas has a minimum wage of $7.25, a median hourly rate of approximately $30.77, and a state income tax rate up to 5.7%. |
| Arkansas | $11.00/hr min wage | Arkansas has a minimum wage of $11.00, a median hourly rate of approximately $25.00, and a state income tax rate up to 3.9%. |
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which translates to $15,080 annually at full time. Missouri's minimum wage of $13.75 yields an annual salary of $28,600. The median hourly wage in Missouri is approximately $28.37, which is above the national median of roughly $26.44 per hour.
Tips for Missouri Residents
- 1Missouri's voter-approved $13.75/hr minimum wage is among the highest in the Midwest, and the state's below-average cost of living adds to workers' purchasing power. Use the state minimum as a baseline when evaluating hourly job offers in Missouri.
- 2The standard conversion assumes 2,080 working hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks). Adjust for unpaid time off if your employer does not offer paid vacation.
- 3Missouri has a state income tax with a top rate of 4.8%. Factor in both state and federal taxes when estimating take-home pay from your hourly rate.
- 4If you regularly work overtime in Missouri, your effective annual salary will be higher than the standard 40-hour calculation. Use the overtime calculator for a more precise estimate.
- 5When comparing hourly pay to a salaried offer, add the value of benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off — these typically represent 20-30% of additional compensation value.