How to use the Missouri Paycheck calculator
- Enter your numbers. Fill in annual salary, state, pay frequency, filing status.
- Enter pre-tax deductions details. Fill in 401 contribution, health insurance / paycheck.
- Read your results. Results update instantly. The headline shows the take-home pay per paycheck; the breakdown and table below show the details.
Missouri income tax in 2026
Missouri uses progressive brackets. Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 | $0 |
| 2% | $1,348 | $1,348 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 | $2,696 |
| 3% | $4,044 | $4,044 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 | $5,392 |
| 4% | $6,740 | $6,740 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 | $8,088 |
| 4.7% | $9,436 | $9,436 |
What makes Missouri different
Missouri has eight brackets, but they are so narrow that the 4.7% top rate starts below $10,000 of taxable income. In practice that makes Missouri close to a flat tax. Workers in Kansas City and St. Louis also pay a 1% city earnings tax.
- Missouri’s top rate is 4.7% on taxable income above $9,436 in 2026, so nearly all wage income is taxed at the top rate.
- Missouri uses the federal standard deduction. The limited deduction for federal income tax paid (for lower incomes) is not included.
- Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city; it is not included.
Example take-home pay in Missouri (2026, single, paid biweekly)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Missouri tax | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,413 | $40,942 | $1,574.71 |
| $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 |
Examples assume the 2026 federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
Worked example
With these inputs: annual salary (gross)$75,000; stateMissouri; pay frequencyEvery 2 weeks; filing statusSingle; 401(k) contribution5%.
The calculator gives a take-home pay per paycheck of $2,163.70 ($56,256 per year · 26 paychecks). Other results: gross pay per check$2,884.62, total tax rate20.0%, federal marginal rate22%, yearly take-home$56,256.
What your results mean
Your Missouri take-home pay is gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Missouri income tax, and any pre-tax deductions you enter. On a $100,000 salary a single filer in Missouri keeps about $75,417 a year in 2026.
Tips
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Missouri taxable income.
- Update your federal W-4 (and state form, if any) after major life changes.
- Compare with other states: Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax in 2026?
Yes. Missouri has progressive rates from 0% to 4.7% for 2026, with a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $59,005 per year, or $2,269.42 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions (2026 estimate).
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $40,942 per year ($1,574.71 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026.
What percentage of a $100,000 salary goes to taxes in Missouri?
About 24.6% in 2026 for a single filer: federal income tax $13,170, Social Security and Medicare $7,650, and Missouri tax $3,763.
What is the top income tax rate in Missouri?
4.7% on single-filer taxable income above $9,436 in 2026.
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city; it is not included.
How is Missouri income tax withheld from my paycheck?
Your employer withholds Missouri tax based on your state withholding certificate and pay frequency. This calculator estimates your annual Missouri tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks, so actual withholding can differ slightly.
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Sources
- Missouri DOR: 2026 withholding tax formula
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026