Calculate your overtime pay in Columbia based on your hourly rate and hours worked, using the federal FLSA 40-hour rule for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Applicable minimum wage in Columbia: $12.30/hour
Missouri follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and state law, both of which require 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Missouri has no daily overtime requirement.
| Rule | Columbia (MO) Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly overtime threshold | 40 hours/week (1.5x) |
| Daily overtime | Not required (no daily overtime in Missouri) |
| Double time | Not required under state or federal law |
| Seventh consecutive day | No special rule |
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.30/hour |
| Federal overtime rate | 1.5x regular rate (FLSA) |
Your overtime rate is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes hourly wages and most non-discretionary bonuses. For example, at $12.30/hour a standard 1.5x overtime hour pays $18.45.
Columbia sits midway between Kansas City and St. Louis and is anchored by the University of Missouri, with a stable economy built on higher education, healthcare and the university hospital system, insurance, and research.
| Local Metric | Columbia (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 130,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Boone County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 88 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $19.00/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $38.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $12.30/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,000/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,250/month |
| Median home price | $290,000 |
| Median household income | $60,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 7.975% |
| Effective property tax rate | 0.9% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
In Columbia, Missouri follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and state law, both of which require 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Missouri has no daily overtime requirement. Overtime is based on your regular rate of pay, which includes most non-discretionary bonuses, not just your base hourly wage.
The applicable minimum wage in Columbia is $12.30/hour. Columbia does not set a separate city minimum wage, so the Missouri statewide minimum of $12.30/hour applies; Missouri adjusts the rate for inflation each January. Overtime must be at least 1.5x your regular rate, and if your rate is higher than the minimum, overtime is figured on your actual rate.
No. Missouri has no daily overtime law, so workers in Columbia earn overtime only after 40 hours in a workweek under the federal FLSA and Missouri law, regardless of how many hours they work in a single day.
Salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who earn above the FLSA salary threshold ($684/week) and meet the duties tests are generally exempt, as are most independent contractors. Missouri follows the federal exemption rules and salary threshold. Check with an employment attorney for your situation.
Overtime is taxed as ordinary wages. New for 2026, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act lets eligible non-exempt workers deduct up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) of overtime pay from federal taxable income. Missouri taxes overtime as ordinary income at its graduated state rates and has not adopted a matching state deduction. Consult a tax professional to confirm eligibility.