How Missouri taxes your paycheck
Missouri has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2% to 4.7% as taxable income rises.
It starts from federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction applies: $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.
Missouri lets you deduct part of your federal income tax. Kansas City and St. Louis add a 1% earnings tax: pick your city under Local tax.
Missouri take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions, no local tax.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Missouri tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $17.54 | $993.42 | $25,829 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $35.07 | $1,284.93 | $33,408 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $52.61 | $1,576.44 | $40,987 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $71.05 | $1,867.02 | $48,543 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $88.71 | $2,144.95 | $55,769 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $97.45 | $2,271.49 | $59,059 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $106.98 | $2,397.24 | $62,328 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $124.66 | $2,650.15 | $68,904 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $142.34 | $2,903.04 | $75,479 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $179.28 | $3,407.26 | $88,589 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $235.10 | $4,141.48 | $107,678 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $325.49 | $5,402.47 | $140,464 |
Missouri income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $1,348 | $0 – $1,348 |
| 2% | $1,348 – $2,696 | $1,348 – $2,696 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 – $4,044 | $2,696 – $4,044 |
| 3% | $4,044 – $5,392 | $4,044 – $5,392 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 – $6,740 | $5,392 – $6,740 |
| 4% | $6,740 – $8,088 | $6,740 – $8,088 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 – $9,436 | $8,088 – $9,436 |
| 4.7% | $9,436+ | $9,436+ |
Missouri local income taxes
Pick your city in the calculator to add it.
| City | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1% |
| St. Louis | 1% |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- Kansas City, MO, Tax FAQs
- City of St. Louis Collector of Revenue, Earnings Tax
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Missouri tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Missouri paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Missouri is about $1,867.02 per paycheck, or $48,543 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $71.05 Missouri income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Missouri income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri income tax rates for 2026 range from 2% to 4.7%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Missouri?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Missouri comes to about $1,634.00 every two weeks, or $20.43 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
Does Missouri have local income taxes?
Yes. Missouri lets you deduct part of your federal income tax. Kansas City and St. Louis add a 1% earnings tax: pick your city under Local tax. The calculator includes 2 city rates.