Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026
Calculate your take-home pay in Missouri. Missouri has a progressive income tax system. Based on current MO and federal tax rates.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology
Net Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$2,271.50
Annual Take-Home
$59,058.91
Total Tax (Annual)
$15,941.09
Paycheck Breakdown (Bi-Weekly)
| Gross Pay | $2,884.62 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $295.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | - $178.85 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | - $41.83 |
| Missouri State Tax | - $97.45 |
| Net Pay | $2,271.50 |
Annual Summary
| Gross Annual Income | $75,000.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $7,670.00 |
| FICA (SS + Medicare) | - $5,737.50 |
| Missouri State Tax (estimate) | - $2,533.59 |
| Total Deductions & Tax | - $15,941.09 |
| Annual Take-Home Pay | $59,058.91 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $4,921.58 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Missouri Tax Overview
A Missouri paycheck gets trimmed in four places before the money reaches you. Federal income tax comes out first, set by the W-4 you filed with your employer. Then the two FICA taxes the SSA and IRS collect: Social Security at 6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 wage base, and Medicare at 1.45% on every dollar with no ceiling. Last comes Missouri's own withholding, a progressive state tax that tops out at 4.7%.
Because Missouri's top rate is modest and its brackets are narrow, most full-time workers reach the 4.7% tier on the bulk of their pay, but the state still takes far less than high-tax states do. If you live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis, add a 1% local earnings tax to the list, which those cities withhold on top of everything else. Pre-tax items like a 401(k) deferral (up to $24,500 in 2026) or health premiums shrink the wages all of these taxes apply to, which is the simplest lever for raising your take-home.
On a $60,000 salary, Missouri's graduated income tax, topping out at 4.7%, comes to about $1,847 a year for a single filer after the state's own deductions and exemptions — on top of $4,590 in federal FICA, which is the same in every state. 17 of the 42 states that tax income have a lower top rate than Missouri's 4.7%.
The state minimum wage is $15.00/hr , above the federal $7.25 floor — about $31,200 a year at 40 hours a week. There is no state disability or paid-family-leave deduction, so nothing beyond income tax and FICA comes out at the state level. Local jurisdictions add their own layer on top — see the note below.
Missouri Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 4.7%) |
| State Sales Tax | 4.23% |
| Avg. Property Tax Rate | 0.85% |
| Minimum Wage | $15.00/hr |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| Paid Family Leave | No |
| Local/City Taxes | Kansas City and St. Louis both levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and nonresidents who work in those cities. |
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