Missouri take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $943 | $33,377 | $1,283.74 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,883 | $48,507 | $1,865.67 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,823 | $62,287 | $2,395.67 |
| $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 |
Missouri income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $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 and over | 4.7% |
Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household.
Local income taxes
Kansas City and the City of St. Louis each charge a 1% earnings tax on wages. You pay it if you live in the city or work there. No other Missouri city has an income tax. Choose your city in the calculator if it applies to you.
Federal taxes on every Missouri paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Missouri’s brackets are the same for every filing status and top out at 4.7% on taxable income above $9,436, so most full-time workers pay 4.7% on most of their taxable income.
- Missouri uses the federal standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly and $24,150 head of household for 2026.
- Missouri lets you deduct part of your federal income tax (from 5% to 35% of it, depending on income, and nothing above $125,000 of income). This calculator does not include that deduction, so your actual Missouri tax may be a little lower.
- Bonuses paid separately from regular wages can be withheld at a flat 4.7%.
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Frequently asked questions
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 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Missouri income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri has a progressive income tax from 2% to 4.7%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $16,100.
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
Kansas City and the City of St. Louis each charge a 1% earnings tax on wages. You pay it if you live in the city or work there. No other Missouri city has an income tax. Choose your city in the calculator if it applies to you.
How is a Missouri bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Missouri's supplemental rate of 4.7%.
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