Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact take-home pay in Missouri after federal and state taxes (Missouri has a state income tax).
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Take-home at every salary level
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home | Eff. rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $278 | $26,007 | 13.3% |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $478 | $33,842 | 15.4% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $678 | $41,677 | 16.6% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $878 | $49,512 | 17.5% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $1,278 | $63,832 | 20.2% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $1,678 | $77,502 | 22.5% |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $2,178 | $94,526 | 24.4% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $2,678 | $111,113 | 25.9% |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $3,678 | $145,249 | 27.4% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $4,678 | $178,504 | 28.6% |
Missouri Income Tax Overview
Missouri has one of the lowest income tax rates among states that have one — a flat 2% on taxable income, down from a previously progressive system with a top rate of 5.4%. Missouri's ongoing tax reform has dramatically improved its competitive position in the Midwest. The standard deduction mirrors the federal amount ($16,100 for single filers), which is among the most generous in the country and shelters a significant portion of income from the 2% rate. Outside of Kansas City and St. Louis — which each charge a 1% city earnings tax — no Missouri cities impose local income taxes.
Here's what a single Missouri filer outside a taxing city keeps in 2026. On a $50,000 salary, take-home is approximately $41,487 per year ($3,457/month) after federal, FICA, and 2% state taxes. At $80,000, take-home is approximately $63,300 ($5,275/month), with the state taking just $1,278. At $100,000, you keep about $76,970 ($6,414/month). At $150,000, take-home is approximately $110,504 ($9,209/month). Kansas City and St. Louis residents add 1% city tax, reducing take-home by roughly $640 at $80,000.
Compared to neighboring Kansas (5.2% flat), a Missouri worker at $80,000 saves approximately $2,560 per year in state income tax — a dramatic advantage. Against Illinois (4.95% flat), Missouri workers save about $2,300 per year at $80,000. Against Iowa (3.8% flat), Missouri is still better by roughly $1,600 per year at $80,000. Among states that have income taxes, Missouri's 2% rate is competitive with all but the flattest structures — it's essentially splitting the difference between a no-income-tax state and a typical Midwest state.
Watch out: Missouri's 2% rate is the result of multi-year tax reform, and the legislature has signaled interest in further reductions. However, the pace of future cuts depends on state revenue conditions. Kansas City's 1% earnings tax applies to wages earned within city limits — if you work in Kansas City but live in a suburb, you pay the city tax on income earned there, even as a non-resident. St. Louis has a similar structure. If you work from home and your employer is in Kansas City or St. Louis, verify whether your employer is withholding the city earnings tax — the answer depends on whether you're classified as working in the city or from your home location.
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How these numbers are calculated
Every figure on this page is computed from published 2026 tax rules — not estimates or rounded ballparks. Federal income tax uses the seven 2026 brackets and the $16,100 single / $32,200 married standard deduction. FICA applies Social Security at 6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base and Medicare at 1.45% with no cap. Missouri state income tax is then applied on top of these federal figures. Self-employment figures apply the 15.3% SE tax with the standard 50% deductible-portion adjustment.
Primary sources
- IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 — 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction, and inflation adjustments
- Social Security Administration — 2026 Social Security wage base
- Tax Foundation & individual state revenue departments — 2026 state income tax rates and brackets
Not tax advice. Pay-Breakdown.com provides informational estimates based on standard tax rules and does not account for credits, itemized deductions, retirement contributions, or multiple income sources. For relocation, salary, or estimated-tax decisions, verify with a CPA or enrolled agent. See our data & methodology.