Missouri Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your real take-home pay in Missouri for the 2026 tax year. Missouri has a progressive income tax from 2% to 4.7%, withheld on top of federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter your salary below — everything updates instantly.
State tax uses Missouri's 2026 single-filer schedule with the state standard deduction only. Local/city income taxes and credits are not included.
Missouri income tax in 2026
Missouri uses a progressive schedule for 2026 after a standard deduction of $16,100 (single). Single-filer brackets:
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,313 | 0% |
| $1,313 – $2,626 | 2% |
| $2,626 – $3,939 | 2.5% |
| $3,939 – $5,252 | 3% |
| $5,252 – $6,565 | 3.5% |
| $6,565 – $7,878 | 4% |
| $7,878 – $9,191 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,191 | 4.7% |
Worth knowing: Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and workers.
Worked example: $65,000 in Missouri
A single filer earning $65,000 with no pre-tax deductions pays $5,620 in federal income tax, $4,030 in Social Security and $943 in Medicare, plus $2,122 in Missouri state income tax. That leaves $52,285 per year — about $4,357 a month, or $2,011 per biweekly paycheck — an effective all-in rate of 19.6%.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri has a progressive income tax from 2% to 4.7% for the 2026 tax year, withheld from wages in addition to federal tax and FICA.
How much is $65,000 after taxes in Missouri?
A single filer earning $65,000 in Missouri takes home roughly $52,285 per year in 2026 — about $4,357 per month or $2,011 per biweekly paycheck — after federal tax ($5,620), Social Security ($4,030), Medicare ($943) and Missouri state tax ($2,122).
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Missouri?
On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Missouri keeps roughly $75,413 in 2026, an effective all-in tax rate of about 24.6%.
What taxes come out of every US paycheck?
Three federal deductions apply everywhere: federal income tax across the 2026 brackets, Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to $184,500), and Medicare at 1.45% (plus 0.9% above $200,000). State income tax is added where the state levies one.
Last reviewed January 15, 2026 for the 2026 tax year. Rates change — always confirm against the official sources below before making financial decisions.
- Missouri Department of Revenue — official state tax authority
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA
- Tax Foundation — state and average local sales tax comparisons