Missouri Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Employer Rules & Exemptions (2026)
Short answer: At least $6/day plus mileage. A county may add more, and if it adds at least $6 the state reimburses $6, for a total of at least $18. Alternatively, a county may pay $50/day starting on day 3, with nothing for days 1-2. Must your employer pay you? No Updated
| Juror pay | At least $6/day plus mileage. A county may add more, and if it adds at least $6 the state reimburses $6, for a total of at least $18. Alternatively, a county may pay $50/day starting on day 3, with nothing for days 1-2. |
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| Mileage / travel | State employee mileage rate (RSMo § 33.095) |
| Must employers pay you? | No |
| Job protection | Employers may not fire, discipline or threaten an employee for receiving or responding to a summons (RSMo § 494.460). |
Note: Numeric fields show the statutory minimum (confirmed from the official Revisor page); actual pay varies by county. Several bills to raise it to $25+ were not enacted.
Law
- RSMo § 494.455
- RSMo § 494.460
Sources
- revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=494.455
- codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxiv-juries/mo-rev-st-494-455/
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Before You Go
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does jury duty pay in Missouri?
At least $6/day plus mileage. A county may add more, and if it adds at least $6 the state reimburses $6, for a total of at least $18. Alternatively, a county may pay $50/day starting on day 3, with nothing for days 1-2.
Does my employer have to pay me for jury duty in Missouri?
No
Can I be fired for jury duty in Missouri?
Employers may not fire, discipline or threaten an employee for receiving or responding to a summons (RSMo § 494.460).