Financial assistance received from government During 2018, Spire did not receive any tax credits or subsidies; Spire has federal tax credits in the amount of $443,150 and Missouri tax credits in the amount of $2,593,855 that have been carried over from prior years 202-1 Economic performance Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage 100% of Spire employees subject to minimum wage rules make well above minimum wage.