Missouri Paycheck Calculator
Use this free Missouri paycheck calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA and Missouri state income tax. Compare bi-weekly, monthly and annual net pay for a Missouri salary in one view.
Per-Paycheck Breakdown
2026 Tax RulesUpdated October 2026 · 2026 federal and Missouri rates ·methodology
What comes out of a Missouri paycheck
A Missouri paycheck starts with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Missouri then applies rates up to 4.7% after the $16,100 standard deduction. Local rules in Missouri and payroll deductions can still change the final number.
Missouri: up to 4.7% progressive tax
Missouri uses progressive rates up to 4.7%. Missouri subtracts the $16,100 standard deduction before applying state tax. The Missouri local-tax and payroll notes below show what the state rate leaves out.
Where a Missouri paycheck goes
- Federal income tax$7,670
- FICA$5,738
- Missouri income tax$2,588
- Take-home pay$59,005
Missouri income tax is shown separately from federal withholding, Social Security and Medicare so you can see the state share.
Missouri take-home pay after taxes by salary
These Missouri figures use state rates up to 4.7% and the $16,100 standard deduction for a single filer.
| Gross salary | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,942 | $1,575 |
| $75,000 | $59,005 | $2,269 |
| $100,000 | $75,417 | $2,901 |
| $150,000 | $107,678 | $4,141 |
Missouri after-tax pay at other salaries
Open a nearby salary for the same state and the same 2026 assumptions.
Missouri hourly wage after tax
- $20/hr · $41,600/yr≈ $16.63/hr net
- $30/hr · $62,400/yr≈ $24.19/hr net
- $45/hr · $93,600/yr≈ $34.24/hr net
Hourly Missouri estimates assume 2,080 hours per year. The Missouri estimate leaves out local taxes and separate payroll programs.
Missouri income tax rate
- State system
- Progressive tax
- Rate range
- up to 4.7%
- Local income tax
- Kansas City / St. Louis earnings tax
Rates used by this calculator. Confirm the current year with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Missouri income tax brackets (single filer)
Missouri has 8 single-filer brackets from 2% to 4.7% in this calculator.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 – $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 – $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 – $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 – $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 – $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 – $9,436 | 4.5% |
| $9,436+ | 4.7% |
What else affects a Missouri paycheck
The calculator covers federal withholding, FICA and Missouri state income tax. These rules can still change the amount you keep.
Missouri local income taxes
Missouri has no statewide local income tax, but Kansas City and St. Louis levy a 1% local earnings tax on work performed there.
Missouri payroll deductions
Missouri does not withhold a statewide paid-family-leave or disability premium from employee pay.
Missouri filing and residency
Missouri uses progressive rates up to 4.7% with a standard deduction and exemptions worth about $16,100 for single filers; file a Missouri return if state tax was withheld.
What Missouri income tax costs vs Texas
Texas has no wage income tax, so the gap below is what Missouri takes for state income tax at each salary, while federal income tax and FICA stay the same.
| Gross salary | Take-home in Missouri | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,942 | −$1,413 |
| $75,000 | $59,005 | −$2,588 |
| $100,000 | $75,417 | −$3,763 |
| $150,000 | $107,678 | −$6,113 |
State income tax and any state payroll insurance are included.
Missouri net pay by filing status and pay frequency
Missouri figures use the same $75,000 salary, the $16,100 standard deduction, and no pre-tax deductions. Married figures assume a joint return with one income.
| Filing status | Take-home / yr | Per check |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $59,005 | $2,269 |
| Married filing jointly | $62,792 | $2,415 |
How often you are paid
- Weekly (52/yr)$1,135
- Bi-Weekly (26/yr)$2,269
- Semi-Monthly (24/yr)$2,459
- Monthly$4,917
Annual Missouri take-home divided across the standard number of pay periods.
Money moves for a Missouri paycheck
State-specific points that change the number at the bottom of your check.
Estimate local withholding
The state-only number is a starting point for Missouri. Check the city, county or school district rate that applies to your Missouri workplace before you budget the final amount.
Ask about payroll premiums
Beyond federal withholding, Missouri payroll may include a paid-leave, disability or local program. Ask payroll which deductions apply to you.
Review your state return
Keep your Missouri withholding statements and confirm the filing threshold at tax time, especially if you moved or worked across state lines.
Working in Missouri: what to expect
Missouri spans St. Louis finance and manufacturing, Kansas City logistics and agriculture across the rest of the state.
Kansas City and St. Louis have higher housing costs and local earnings taxes, while smaller Missouri cities remain inexpensive.
For a Missouri worker, the state rate is only one part of the picture: housing, commuting and local taxes often decide how far a paycheck actually goes.