Missouri · tax year 2026
Missouri paycheck calculator
Missouri taxes income above about $1,350 at rates rising to a top rate of 4.7%, after the federal standard deduction and a partial deduction for federal income tax. On $85,000 a year, a single person here takes home about $65,639, or $2,524.59 every two weeks.
Estimated take-home pay · 2026
Biweekly pay · Single · Missouri
$2,524.59 per paycheck
from $3,269.23 before taxes · 26 paychecks a year
Where each dollar goes
- Take-home pay77.2%$65,639
- Federal income tax11.6%$9,870
- Social Security and Medicare7.6%$6,503
- State taxes3.5%$2,988
Line by line
Per paycheckPer yearPay
Taxes
Federal income tax$379.62$9,870
2026 brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction, worked out for the year and spread over your paychecks. IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32
Social Security$202.69$5,270
6.2% of wages up to $184,500. Traditional 401(k) contributions do not reduce it. SSA wage base · 2026
Medicare$47.40$1,233
1.45% of wages, with no cap. IRS Pub. 15 · 2026
Missouri income tax$114.93$2,988
Missouri taxes income above about $1,350 at rates rising to a top rate of 4.7%, after the federal standard deduction and a partial deduction for federal income tax. Missouri · 2026
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Federal income tax for the year
| Wages | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | −$16,100.00 |
| Taxable income | $68,900.00 |
| Tax from the 2026 brackets | $9,870.00 |
| Federal income tax | $9,870.00 |
Missouri income tax for the year
| Wages taxed by the state | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | −$16,100.00 |
| Federal income tax (15%, up to $5,000) | −$1,480.50 |
| Taxable income | $67,419.50 |
| Tax from the rate schedule | $2,988.08 |
| Missouri income tax | $2,988.08 |
Good to know
- Some cities or counties in Missouri charge their own income tax. None is selected, so no local tax is included.
Sources for these figures
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (PDF)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 federal income tax brackets
- IRS Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, 401(k) limit increases to $24,500 for 2026, IRA limit increases to $7,500
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
- IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide
- IRS, Questions and answers for the Additional Medicare Tax
- Missouri Department of Revenue, 2026 withholding tax formula
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
What if
Estimate for tax year 2026. Your real paycheck depends on your W-4, your benefits and your employer's payroll system. This is education, not tax, payroll or financial advice.
Take-home pay in Missouri by salary
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security and Medicare | State income tax | Take-home a year | A month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $456 | $25,829 | $2,152 | $993.42 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $912 | $33,408 | $2,784 | $1,284.93 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,368 | $40,987 | $3,416 | $1,576.44 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,847 | $48,543 | $4,045 | $1,867.02 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,534 | $59,059 | $4,922 | $2,271.49 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,670 | $75,510 | $6,293 | $2,904.23 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $8,973 | $4,141.48 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,463 | $140,464 | $11,705 | $5,402.47 |
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Missouri income tax in 2026
Missouri taxes income above about $1,350 at rates rising to a top rate of 4.7%, after the federal standard deduction and a partial deduction for federal income tax.
The top rate is 4.7% for 2026. Missouri uses the federal standard deduction amounts. A share of federal income tax is deductible: 35% at Missouri AGI up to $25,000, 25% up to $50,000, 15% up to $100,000, 5% up to $125,000 and nothing above, capped at $5,000 ($10,000 joint). Kansas City and St. Louis have a 1% earnings tax, selected separately.
- Standard deduction: the same as the federal one: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household.
- 401(k): traditional contributions come out before Missouri income tax, as they do for federal tax.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Other paycheck deductions in Missouri
Missouri takes no other state payroll deductions from employees. Apart from state income tax, the only deductions required by law are Social Security and Medicare.
City and county income taxes in Missouri
These local income taxes are added only when you choose one in the calculator.
| Place | Local income tax in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1% |
| St. Louis | 1% |
How Missouri compares
On $85,000 a year, Missouri ranks 23 of 51 for take-home pay among the states and D.C. (1 keeps the most). City and county taxes are not counted in this comparison.
| State | Income tax | State taxes on $85,000 | Take-home a year | Against Missouri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2% to 4.7% | $2,988 | $65,639 | ||
| Arkansas | 2% to 3.7% | $2,657 | $65,970 | +$331 | Compare |
| Illinois | 4.95% flat | $4,063 | $64,565 | −$1,075 | Compare |
| Iowa | 3.8% flat | $2,578 | $66,049 | +$410 | Compare |
| Kansas | 5.2% to 5.58% | $3,943 | $64,684 | −$955 | Compare |
| Kentucky | 3.5% flat | $2,857 | $65,770 | +$131 | Compare |
| Nebraska | 2.46% to 4.55% | $2,988 | $65,640 | +$0 | Compare |
Missouri paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $48,543 a year, or $4,045 a month, for a single person with no other deductions. That is after $5,020 in federal income tax, $4,590 for Social Security and Medicare, $1,847 in Missouri income tax.
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $75,510 a year, or $6,293 a month, for a single person with no other deductions. That is after $13,170 in federal income tax, $7,650 for Social Security and Medicare, $3,670 in Missouri income tax.
What is the Missouri income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri taxes income above about $1,350 at rates rising to a top rate of 4.7%, after the federal standard deduction and a partial deduction for federal income tax.
Does Missouri tax 401(k) contributions?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions come out of your pay before Missouri income tax, just as they do for federal income tax. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on them.
Are there city or county income taxes in Missouri?
Yes. This calculator covers 2 of them, including Kansas City, St. Louis. They are added only when you choose one.
Sources
- Missouri Department of Revenue, 2026 withholding tax formula
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (PDF)
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
Missouri figures last checked on October 11, 2026. Latest update: Partial federal income tax deduction is now calculated. If something looks wrong, tell us.