Missouri bill would cut minimum wage for workers under 18 to $12.30, sparking debate over teen jobs, small businesses and age ...

A Missouri lawmaker is proposing a bill that would lower the minimum wage for teenage workers.

After Missouri voters approved Proposition A in November 2024’s general election, the minimum wage for workers is once again set to increase in 2026. Before Proposition A passed, Missouri’s minimum ...

Missouri minimum wage 2026: Missouri's SB 1325 targets a $2.70 hourly pay gap by 2026. This bill creates a $12.30 youth minimum wage. It freezes pay for minors below the voter-approved $15.00 rate.

CARE, an annual provider of over 100 youth internships in Columbia, said it will not lower its pay to new minimum wage.

The Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City (Getty Images). When Jan. 1 rolls around, Missouri’s minimum wage will increase from $13.75 to $15 an hour, putting the state ahead of many others. The ...

Good news for minimum wage workers in Missouri — in 2026, their paychecks will go up. Here's what to know. What is the minimum wage in Missouri in 2025? The current minimum wage is $13.75 per hour.

The minimum wage is changing significantly in some states, while in others the increase is minimal or non-existent, varying ...

Missouri bill proposes lower minimum wage for minors to boost teen employment. State Sen. Joe Nicola argues current wage discourages hiring.

A bill that would lower the minimum wage for minors was pitched by its sponsor last week as a way to help small businesses and young workers.