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Missouri Paycheck Calculator

Enter your salary and pay frequency to see what you actually take home in Missouri. The calculator applies the 2026 federal tax brackets, Social Security and Medicare, and Missouri's 2026 income tax (7 brackets from 2% to 4.7%), after your 401(k) and other pre-tax deductions.

How to use the Missouri Paycheck Calculator

Fill in the fields on the left. Results, charts and the breakdown update instantly as you type or move a slider. Pick your country at the top of the page to switch currency.

Missouri income tax brackets 2026

Missouri has 7 brackets from 2% to 4.7%. Missouri's top rate is 4.7%. Kansas City and St. Louis add a 1% earnings tax.

All filers
Taxable incomeRate
$0 – $1,3480%
$1,348 – $2,6962%
$2,696 – $4,0442.5%
$4,044 – $5,3923%
$5,392 – $6,7403.5%
$6,740 – $8,0884%
$8,088 – $9,4364.5%
Over $9,4364.7%

Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married.

Local income taxes in Missouri

Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax. Set the local income tax field in the calculator to match where you live or work.

Sources: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Missouri revenue and labor department rates for 2026. Federal: 2026 brackets, $184,500 Social Security wage base. See paycheck calculators for every state.

Formula

Take-home pay = Salary − 401(k) − pre-tax deductions − federal income tax − Social Security − Medicare − Missouri income tax − local tax Per paycheck = yearly take-home ÷ number of paydays Missouri taxable income = wages − pre-tax deductions − state deductions and exemptions

Frequently asked questions

How much is Missouri state income tax in 2026?

Missouri has 7 brackets from 2% to 4.7% for 2026. Missouri's top rate is 4.7%. Kansas City and St. Louis add a 1% earnings tax.

What taxes come out of a Missouri paycheck?

Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000), Missouri income tax, and in some areas a local income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) and health insurance deductions lower your taxable pay.

Do cities in Missouri charge income tax?

Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax. Enter your local rate in the calculator to include it.

Is this Missouri paycheck calculator up to date?

Yes. It uses the 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and the latest published Missouri tax rules. We last reviewed the Missouri numbers on 20 Oct 2026.

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