Missouri income tax in 2026
Missouri has a graduated income tax with rates from 2% to 4.7% for single filers, spread across 8 brackets. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower your Missouri taxable income as well as your federal taxable income. Missouri then subtracts its own standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers ($32,200 married filing jointly).
| Taxable income (all filers) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 – $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 – $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 – $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 – $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 – $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 – $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
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. These are not included in the calculator.
Missouri rules and notes
- 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.
Missouri take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; includes Missouri income tax but not local taxes.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | Missouri income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $943 | $33,377 | $1,283.74 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,413 | $40,942 | $1,574.71 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,883 | $48,507 | $1,865.67 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269.42 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,763 | $75,417 | $2,900.67 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $4,141.47 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Missouri
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $513.85 | $1,027.70 | $26,720 | $12.85 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $665.15 | $1,330.30 | $34,588 | $16.63 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $816.45 | $1,632.90 | $42,455 | $20.41 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $967.75 | $1,935.50 | $50,323 | $24.19 |
Missouri vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Missouri. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, Missouri ranks #26 of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay. Nationally, take-home pay on $75,000 ranges from $56,538 in Oregon to $61,593 in states without a wage tax; the median is $59,005.
| State | State income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269.42 | — |
| Tennessee | None | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | +$2,588 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $59,394 | $2,284.40 | +$389 |
| Arkansas | $2,287 | $59,305 | $2,280.96 | +$300 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | $2,272.50 | +$80 |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 | +$55 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | $58,763 | $2,260.12 | −$242 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | $58,207 | $2,238.74 | −$798 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | $58,025 | $2,231.72 | −$980 |
Neighboring state calculators: Tennessee, Iowa, Arkansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Missouri paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- Missouri income tax is figured on the annual amount using the rules above, then divided across your paychecks.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Missouri takes home about $59,005 a year in 2026, or $2,269.42 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,588 of Missouri income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri has a graduated income tax with rates from 2% to 4.7% for single filers in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, that works out to about $2,588 a year, or $99.53 per bi-weekly paycheck, an effective state rate of 3.45% of gross pay. Employers withhold it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Missouri?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Missouri income tax, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $34,588 a year, or $1,330.30 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $16.63 per hour worked.
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
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 doesn’t include local taxes, so subtract them from the estimate if they apply where you live or work.
How does take-home pay in Missouri compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $59,005 a year in Missouri. In neighboring states it ranges from $58,025 to $61,593; Tennessee (the highest nearby) is $2,588 higher. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes entirely from state income tax.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.