How Missouri taxes your paycheck in 2026
Missouri taxes income from 0% to 4.7%, but the top rate starts below $10,000 of taxable income, so most workers pay 4.7% on most of their pay.
- Missouri's brackets are very narrow, so the 4.7% top rate starts at about $9,200 of taxable income.
- Missouri uses the same standard deduction as the federal return — $16,100 for single filers in 2026.
- Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax on residents and on anyone who works in the city. Add it under More options if it applies to you.
- Missouri also lets some lower-income filers deduct part of their federal income tax, which this estimate doesn't include.
Missouri 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $1,313 | $0 – $1,313 |
| 2% | $1,313 – $2,626 | $1,313 – $2,626 |
| 2.5% | $2,626 – $3,939 | $2,626 – $3,939 |
| 3% | $3,939 – $5,252 | $3,939 – $5,252 |
| 3.5% | $5,252 – $6,565 | $5,252 – $6,565 |
| 4% | $6,565 – $7,878 | $6,565 – $7,878 |
| 4.5% | $7,878 – $9,191 | $7,878 – $9,191 |
| 4.7% | Over $9,191 | Over $9,191 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Missouri at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Missouri taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,373 | $1,284 | $947 | 16.6% |
| $60,000 | $48,503 | $1,865 | $1,887 | 19.2% |
| $75,000 | $59,000 | $2,269 | $2,592 | 21.3% |
| $100,000 | $75,413 | $2,900 | $3,767 | 24.6% |
| $150,000 | $107,674 | $4,141 | $6,117 | 28.2% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Missouri earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,269 per paycheck, or $59,000 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Missouri taxes $2,592.
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This calculator estimates your yearly tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms, so individual paychecks can differ slightly. It doesn't include tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit.
Common questions
What is Missouri's top income tax rate for 2026?
4.7%, which applies to taxable income above about $9,200.
Do Kansas City and St. Louis have city income tax?
Yes. Both charge a 1% earnings tax on residents and on nonresidents who work in the city.
What is the Missouri standard deduction?
Missouri matches the federal standard deduction: $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples in 2026.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $59,000 a year, or $2,269 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions, before any local income tax.
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