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Missouri’s top rate is 4.7%, reached at just $9,436 of taxable income, and the state uses the federal standard deduction. Lower and middle earners can also deduct part of their federal income tax. If you live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis, a 1% city earnings tax applies too.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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Missouri paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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Missouri paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxGraduated rates from 2% to 4.7%
Standard deductionUses the federal amount ($16,100 single)
Personal exemptions & creditsPart of your federal income tax is deductible
Local income taxesKansas City earnings tax (1%); St. Louis earnings tax (1%)
Disability / paid leave deductionsNone
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • Brackets from 2% to 4.7%; 4.7% applies above $9,436 of taxable income.
  • Uses the federal standard deduction.
  • Federal income tax deduction: 35% down to 0% of federal tax depending on income, capped at $5,000 ($10,000 married).
  • Kansas City and St. Louis: 1% earnings tax for residents and people who work in the city.

Missouri salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common Missouri salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits, your local tax setting. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$456$25,829$993.42
$40,000$2,620$3,060$912$33,408$1,284.93
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,368$40,987$1,576.43
$60,000$5,020$4,590$1,847$48,543$1,867.03
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,534$59,059$2,271.50
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,670$75,510$2,904.24
$125,000$18,734$9,563$4,894$91,810$3,531.15
$150,000$24,734$11,475$6,113$107,678$4,141.47

Missouri hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Missouri. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$514.20$26,739
$18.00/hr$720.00$605.15$31,468
$20.00/hr$800.00$665.78$34,621
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$817.00$42,484
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$968.47$50,360
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,239.52$64,455

Missouri vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Missouri and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
Tennessee$0$61,593$2,368.94
Iowa$2,198$59,394$2,284.40
Kentucky$2,507$59,085$2,272.50
Nebraska$2,533$59,060$2,271.52
Missouri$2,534$59,059$2,271.50
Arkansas$2,712$58,880$2,264.62
Oklahoma$2,830$58,763$2,260.12
Kansas$3,385$58,207$2,238.74
Illinois$3,568$58,025$2,231.72

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Frequently asked questions

Do I pay Kansas City earnings tax?

Yes, if you live in Kansas City, Missouri or work there. The rate is 1% of earnings. St. Louis has the same 1% tax.

What is Missouri’s income tax rate?

Missouri’s top rate is 4.7%, and most workers pay it on the bulk of their taxable income.

What is the Missouri income tax rate in 2026?

Missouri has graduated rates from 2% to 4.7%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Missouri takes home about $40,987 a year, or $1,576.43 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,368 in Missouri taxes.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Missouri?

About $75,510 a year ($2,904.24 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 24.5%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Missouri?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $817.00 a week, or $42,484 a year.

How often are the Missouri rates updated?

We verify federal and Missouri rates every January and whenever Missouri changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.