Missouri income tax rates for 2026
Missouri has rates from 0% to 4.7%; for single filers the top rate of 4.7% starts above $9,436 of Missouri taxable income. Rates apply to Missouri taxable income: federal adjusted gross income minus Missouri’s own deductions and exemptions.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $1,348 | $0 – $1,348 |
| 2% | $1,348 – $2,696 | $1,348 – $2,696 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 – $4,044 | $2,696 – $4,044 |
| 3% | $4,044 – $5,392 | $4,044 – $5,392 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 – $6,740 | $5,392 – $6,740 |
| 4% | $6,740 – $8,088 | $6,740 – $8,088 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 – $9,436 | $8,088 – $9,436 |
| 4.7% | Over $9,436 | Over $9,436 |
Missouri standard deduction and exemptions
| Item | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $16,100 | $32,200 |
Deductions and exemptions reduce the income Missouri taxes; credits reduce the tax itself. The head-of-household standard deduction is $24,150.
How much Missouri income tax will I pay?
Estimated 2026 tax for a single filer with wage income, the standard deduction and no dependents:
| Wages | Missouri tax | State effective rate | Federal income tax | Total income tax | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $943 | 2.36% | $2,620 | $3,563 | 8.9% |
| $60,000 | $1,883 | 3.14% | $5,020 | $6,903 | 11.5% |
| $80,000 | $2,823 | 3.53% | $8,770 | $11,593 | 14.5% |
| $100,000 | $3,763 | 3.76% | $13,170 | $16,933 | 16.9% |
| $150,000 | $6,113 | 4.08% | $24,734 | $30,847 | 20.6% |
| $250,000 | $10,813 | 4.33% | $51,304 | $62,117 | 24.8% |
At $100,000, for example, Missouri takes about $3,763 and the combined income tax bill is $16,933. Your marginal rate on the next dollar at that income is 26.7% (22% federal + 4.7% Missouri). These estimates apply Missouri’s brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits from our data; local taxes and rules the notes below mark as not modeled are left out.
How Missouri compares with neighboring states
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays $2,588 in Missouri income tax, the 26th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. The median across all of them is $2,588.
| State | State tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Rates | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | 0% | No wage tax | 1 of 51 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | 2.93% | Flat 3.8% | 16 of 51 |
| Arkansas | $2,287 | 3.05% | 0%–3.7% | 18 of 51 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | 3.34% | Flat 3.5% | 23 of 51 |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | 3.38% | 2.46%–4.55% | 24 of 51 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | 3.45% | 0%–4.7% | 26 of 51 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | 3.77% | 0%–4.5% | 31 of 51 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | 4.51% | 5.2%–5.58% | 40 of 51 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | 4.76% | Flat 4.95% | 47 of 51 |
Compare Missouri with Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Missouri tax rules to know
Key points from our 2026 Missouri data, compiled from the official sources listed at the end of this page:
- The top rate stays 4.7% for 2026 (above $9,436 of taxable income), per the DOR's 2026 withholding formula. Bracket widths are indexed. The same schedule applies to every filing status.
- On a married-filing-combined return, taxable income is split between the spouses by their income percentages and each share is taxed separately on the schedule. A two-earner couple can therefore owe up to about $180 less than the single schedule applied to joint income, as shown here.
- Missouri starts from federal AGI and uses the federal standard deduction amounts ($16,100 single/MFS, $24,150 HOH, $32,200 joint for 2026). Head of household and qualifying surviving spouse filers get an extra $1,400 exemption.
- A limited deduction for federal income tax paid is allowed: 35% of it when Missouri AGI is $25,000 or less, falling to 0% above $125,000, and capped at $5,000 ($10,000 combined).
- Since tax year 2025 individuals may subtract 100% of federally taxed capital gains (HB 594). Social Security benefits are fully exempt.
- Voters rejected Amendment 5 (a constitutional amendment to phase out the income tax) on Aug. 4, 2026, so 2026 rates are unaffected.
Local income tax: Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on wages and net profits of residents and of nonresidents who work in the city. Voters renewed both on April 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Missouri income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri has rates from 0% to 4.7% for 2026. For single filers the top rate of 4.7% applies to Missouri taxable income over $9,436. Because the rate applies to taxable income after deductions, the share of total income you pay is lower: about 3.45% for a single filer earning $75,000. At $100,000 of wages, a single filer would owe about $3,763 in Missouri income tax.
How much is Missouri income tax on $75,000?
A single filer with $75,000 in wages owes about $2,588 in Missouri income tax for 2026, based on Missouri taxable income of about $58,900. Federal income tax adds $7,670 and Social Security and Medicare $5,738, leaving about $59,005. A married couple earning $150,000 would owe about $5,356 in state tax.
What is the Missouri standard deduction for 2026?
In our 2026 data, the Missouri standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly ($24,150 for heads of household). For a single filer earning $75,000, Missouri taxable income works out to about $58,900 in our estimate. See the rules section on this page for income limits and other details.
Does Missouri have local income taxes?
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on wages and net profits of residents and of nonresidents who work in the city. Voters renewed both on April 7, 2026. This calculator does not add local taxes. A single filer earning $75,000 pays about $10,258 in combined federal and Missouri income tax.
How does Missouri income tax compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays about $2,588 in Missouri income tax, the 26th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. Among neighbors, Tennessee would take $0 and Illinois $3,568. The national median is $2,588. Income tax is only one part of the picture; sales and property taxes also differ by state.
Is this Missouri tax estimate exact?
It is an estimate. We apply Missouri’s 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits to your income, starting from federal adjusted gross income. We do not model every Missouri subtraction, credit or phase-out, or local income taxes, and federal figures leave out the AMT and the QBI deduction. Use it for planning and check your actual return or Missouri’s tax agency for final numbers.