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Missouri tops out at 4.7%, reached at under $10,000 of taxable income, so most workers effectively pay close to a flat rate. Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Missouri after federal, state and local taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables2%–4.7%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,865.67per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Missouri paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax2% – 4.7% (7 brackets)
Standard deduction$16,100 single · $32,200 married
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesIn some cities/counties
Take-home rank ($75k)#22 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Missouri?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Missouri income tax−$72.41−$1,883
Take-home pay$1,865.67$48,507

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Missouri takes home about $81,704 a year ($3,142.46 bi-weekly).

Missouri take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAMissouri taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$473$25,812$992.78
$40,000$2,620$3,060$943$33,377$1,283.74
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,413$40,942$1,574.71
$60,000$5,020$4,590$1,883$48,507$1,865.67
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,588$59,005$2,269.42
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,763$75,417$2,900.67
$150,000$24,734$11,475$6,113$107,678$4,141.47
$200,000$36,734$14,339$8,463$140,464$5,402.47

Missouri income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to Missouri taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

Missouri brackets, single
RateTaxable income
0%$0 – $1,348
2%$1,348 – $2,696
2.5%$2,696 – $4,044
3%$4,044 – $5,392
3.5%$5,392 – $6,740
4%$6,740 – $8,088
4.5%$8,088 – $9,436
4.7%Over $9,436

Married filing jointly

Missouri brackets, married
RateTaxable income
0%$0 – $1,348
2%$1,348 – $2,696
2.5%$2,696 – $4,044
3%$4,044 – $5,392
3.5%$5,392 – $6,740
4%$6,740 – $8,088
4.5%$8,088 – $9,436
4.7%Over $9,436

Local income taxes in Missouri

Some Missouri cities and counties add their own income tax. Resident rates included in the calculator:

  • Kansas City: 1% of wages
  • St. Louis City: 1% of wages

Non-residents who work in these cities often pay a lower rate. Choose "Custom rate" in the calculator to enter one.

How Missouri compares

On a $75,000 salary, Missouri ranks #22 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $59,005 a year, or 78.7% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Missouri tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Missouri withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Missouri have a state income tax?

Yes. Missouri has state income tax rates from 2% to 4.7% for 2026. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Missouri takes home about $48,507 a year, or $1,865.67 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,883 in Missouri state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Missouri?

On a $60,000 salary, about 19.2% of gross pay goes to taxes in Missouri: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (3.1%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Missouri?

Yes. Examples include Kansas City, St. Louis City. Pick your city or county in the calculator, or enter a custom rate.

Is Missouri a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Missouri ranks #22 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $59,005 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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