Take-home pay in Missouri by salary
Each row is one salary in Missouri: a single filer, paid biweekly, with nothing taken out for a 401(k), an HSA or insurance, under the 2026 federal rules and Missouri's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Missouri tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $912 | $33,408 | $1,284.93 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867.03 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,761 | $62,349 | $2,398.04 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,670 | $75,510 | $2,904.24 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $4,141.47 |
All taxes together take 16.5% of a $40,000 salary here and 24.5% of $100,000. Local income taxes are left out; the calculator has a field for them.
Per paycheck by pay schedule
How big each paycheck is on a weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly schedule. Federal and state taxes are figured for the full year, so only the size of each check changes.
| Salary | Weekly (52) | Biweekly (26) | Semimonthly (24) | Monthly (12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $642.46 | $1,284.93 | $1,392.00 | $2,784.01 |
| $60,000 | $933.51 | $1,867.03 | $2,022.61 | $4,045.23 |
| $80,000 | $1,199.02 | $2,398.04 | $2,597.88 | $5,195.76 |
| $100,000 | $1,452.12 | $2,904.24 | $3,146.26 | $6,292.52 |
| $150,000 | $2,070.74 | $4,141.47 | $4,486.60 | $8,973.19 |
Of a $5,000 raise from $60,000, a single filer in Missouri keeps about $3,787, or 76 cents of each extra dollar. Taxes take $600 federal income tax, $383 Social Security and Medicare and $231 Missouri income tax.
Missouri income tax in 2026
Missouri has 8 brackets from 2% to 4.7%, and the top rate starts at $9,436 of taxable income for a single filer. A single filer on $60,000 pays about $1,847 of it for 2026. Missouri's top rate of 4.7% is reached at just $9,436 of taxable income, and the state exempts capital gains.
Part of your federal income tax is deductible, 35% of it up to $25,000 of income and less above that.
To set your Missouri withholding, give your employer Form MO W-4, the Employee's Withholding Certificate.
Sales tax is separate from the paycheck: 4.225% at the state level in Missouri, 8.44% on average with local taxes. The Missouri sales tax calculator adds it to a price.
Missouri tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 to $1,348 | $0 to $1,348 |
| 2% | $1,348 to $2,696 | $1,348 to $2,696 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 to $4,044 | $2,696 to $4,044 |
| 3% | $4,044 to $5,392 | $4,044 to $5,392 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 to $6,740 | $5,392 to $6,740 |
| 4% | $6,740 to $8,088 | $6,740 to $8,088 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 to $9,436 | $8,088 to $9,436 |
| 4.7% | Over $9,436 | Over $9,436 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below. Head of household filers use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | The federal amounts: $16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | Partly deductible: 35% of it up to $25,000 of income, 25% up to $50,000, 15% up to $100,000, 5% up to $125,000, at most $5,000 ($10,000 joint) |
| Zero bracket | No tax on the first $1,348 of taxable income |
Local income tax
Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax on wages. Across Missouri, local income taxes average 0.18% of income. Enter your rate in the local income tax field of the calculator; the table above leaves it out.
Kansas City describes its earnings tax as 1% of earned income such as salaries, wages, commissions and tips. Official list: City of Kansas City: earnings tax.
Missouri compared with neighboring states
Take-home pay on $80,000 for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, computed with the same 2026 rules as the calculator, and how much more or less each state leaves than Missouri at three salaries. State payroll deductions are included.
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $80,000 | vs Missouri on $40,000 | on $80,000 | on $150,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | No state income tax | $65,110 | +$912 | +$2,761 | +$6,113 |
| Iowa | 3.8% flat | $62,722 | +$44 | +$373 | +$1,064 |
| Arkansas | 2% to 3.7% | $62,637 | −$81 | +$288 | +$763 |
| Kentucky | 3.5% flat | $62,428 | −$371 | +$78 | +$980 |
| Nebraska | 2.46% to 4.55% | $62,350 | −$29 | $0 | +$167 |
| Oklahoma | 2.5% to 4.5% | $62,056 | −$343 | −$294 | −$92 |
| Kansas | 5.2% to 5.58% | $61,446 | −$520 | −$903 | −$1,458 |
| Illinois | 4.95% flat | $61,295 | −$923 | −$1,054 | −$1,168 |
On $80,000 a single filer keeps $2,761 more a year in Tennessee than in Missouri, but $1,054 less in Illinois. At $150,000 the gap with Tennessee is $6,113 a year, wider.
The paycheck is not the only state tax. Spend $10,000 on taxable goods and the average sales tax is $844 in Missouri; Kentucky charges $600, Iowa charges $694, Nebraska charges $698, Kansas charges $871, Illinois charges $898, Oklahoma charges $906, Arkansas charges $948 and Tennessee charges $961.
Other states with tax brackets: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Got a raise? The raise calculator shows the difference per paycheck, and the 401(k) calculator shows what the pre-tax contribution grows into.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Missouri revenue department: official forms and withholding
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Form MO W-4
- City of Kansas City: earnings tax
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Missouri?
About $48,543 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,867.03 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,847 of Missouri income tax. The same salary leaves $1,847 more in Tennessee. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the Missouri tax brackets for 2026?
8 brackets from 2% to 4.7%. The top rate starts at $9,436 of taxable income for single filers and $9,436 for married couples filing jointly, and the first $1,348 is not taxed. Standard deduction: the federal amounts: $16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household.
Which state withholding form do I fill out in Missouri?
To set your Missouri withholding, give your employer Form MO W-4, the Employee's Withholding Certificate.
Does Missouri have local income tax?
Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax on wages. Across Missouri, local income taxes average 0.18% of income. Kansas City describes its earnings tax as 1% of earned income such as salaries, wages, commissions and tips.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Missouri?
About $75,510 a year, $2,904.24 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 24.5% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare and $3,670 Missouri income tax.
How much Missouri income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $2,761 a year for a single filer, $106.19 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $62,349 a year.
Do you take home more in Missouri or in Tennessee?
On $80,000 a single filer keeps $2,761 more a year in Tennessee than in Missouri, but $1,054 less in Illinois. At $150,000 the gap with Tennessee is $6,113 a year, wider. Tennessee: no state income tax; Missouri: 2% to 4.7%. Both figures are for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions under the 2026 rules.