Does every job have to pay the minimum wage?

Nearly every job is required to pay the minimum wage, regardless of your age, length of employment or probationary period. A few minor exceptions exist.

Exceptions to minimum wage requirements:

Some workers may be exempt from Missouri minimum wage law, including:

• Executive, administrative, and professional employees
• Outside salespeople
• Volunteers for educational, charitable, or nonprofit organizations
• Employees of certain retail or service businesses with gross annual sales less than $500,000