Missouri hourly & salary paycheck calculator 2026
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $59,005 a year. That's $2,269.42 every two weeks. Missouri has 7 brackets from 2% to 4.7%, costing $2,588 a year on that salary.
$59,005 a year · $4,917 a month · total tax $15,995 (21.33% of gross)
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$295.00 | -$7,670.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$178.85 | -$4,650.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$41.83 | -$1,087.50 |
| Missouri income tax | -$99.53 | -$2,587.67 |
| Take-home pay | $2,269.42 | $59,004.83 |
Federal taxable income $58,900 (after the $16,100 standard deduction), marginal federal rate 22%, Missouri taxable income $58,900, marginal state rate 4.7%. This is an annual estimate. Your employer's withholding tables and your Form W-4 choices move the per-check amount a little.
How Missouri taxes your paycheck
Missouri has 7 brackets from 2% to 4.7%. Before the rates apply, you subtract a standard deduction of $16,100 ($32,200 married). Married couples use the same brackets as single filers. On $75,000, Missouri takes 3.45% of your salary in income tax. Your last dollar pays 4.7%. In other words, the rate in the table is not the rate you pay on the whole salary.
| Taxable income | 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 in Missouri
| Where | What workers pay |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1% earnings tax (residents and people who work in the city) |
| St. Louis | 1% earnings tax (residents and people who work in the city) |
Worked example: $75,000 salary, single, Missouri
- Federal taxable income: $75,000 − $16,100 standard deduction = $58,900.
- Federal income tax: 10% × $12,400 + 12% × $38,000 + 22% × $8,500 = $7,670.00.
- FICA: 6.2% Social Security × $75,000 = $4,650.00; 1.45% Medicare × $75,000 = $1,087.50.
- Missouri taxable income: $75,000 − $16,100 in state deductions/exemptions = $58,900. Tax: 2% × $1,348 + 2.5% × $1,348 + 3% × $1,348 + 3.5% × $1,348 + 4% × $1,348 + 4.5% × $1,348 + 4.7% × $49,464 = $2,587.67.
- Take-home: $75,000 − $15,995 total taxes = $59,005 a year ($2,269.42 biweekly, $4,917.07 monthly). Effective tax rate: 21.3%.
Missouri take-home pay by salary (2026, single)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | MO tax | Take-home / yr | / month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $473 | $25,812 | $2,151 | 14% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,413 | $40,942 | $3,412 | 18.1% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,588 | $59,005 | $4,917 | 21.3% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,763 | $75,417 | $6,285 | 24.6% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $8,973 | 28.2% |
At $30,000 the effective tax rate in Missouri is 14%. At $150,000 it is 28.2%.
In Missouri, moving from $50,000 to $100,000 raises take-home by $34,475. That's 68.9% of the extra $50,000. Put another way, you keep about 69 cents of each extra dollar. Stop on that number for a second. The best state lets you keep 73.7%.
A married couple filing jointly on a combined $100,000 keeps $81,704 in Missouri. That's $6,287 more than a single filer. Most of it comes from federal tax, where the standard deduction and brackets double. $757 comes from Missouri's own rules for couples.
Missouri vs. neighboring states
At $75,000 (single), Missouri ranks #6 of 9 in its region and #26 of 51 nationally. That's $2,588 a year less than the best state, Florida.
| State | State tax + payroll | Take-home | vs. MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,588 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $59,394 | +$389 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | +$80 |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $59,060 | +$55 |
| Arkansas | $2,576 | $59,016 | +$11 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | — |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | $58,763 | −$242 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | $58,207 | −$798 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | $58,025 | −$980 |
This comparison leaves out local income taxes. For city residents, local taxes can change the order.
What makes Missouri different
- Missouri's 4.7% top rate begins at just $9,436 of taxable income. For most workers, it works like a flat tax.
- Kansas City and St. Louis each charge a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city.
- Missouri allows a partial deduction for federal income tax paid at lower incomes. This estimate doesn't include it. It lowers tax by a few hundred dollars at most.
The largest cities are Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia. Official forms and withholding tables come from the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $59,005 for a single filer in 2026. That's $2,269.42 per biweekly paycheck. It assumes the standard deduction and no 401(k). The taxes are $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,588 Missouri income tax.
What is Missouri's income tax rate in 2026?
Missouri has 7 brackets from 2% to 4.7%. On a $75,000 salary the effective state rate is 3.45%. The rate on your last dollar (the marginal rate) is 4.7%.
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
Yes. Kansas City: 1% earnings tax (residents and people who work in the city). St. Louis: 1% earnings tax (residents and people who work in the city). These are not included in the totals above.
Does Missouri have a tax reciprocity agreement?
No. Say you live in one state and work in Missouri. You generally pay tax where you work. Then you claim a credit in your home state for that tax.
Sources
These estimates cover wages only. They use the standard deduction and no credits. Some things would lower your federal tax, and they are not here: the 2026 child tax credit ($2,200 per child) and the 2025–2028 deductions for tips (up to $25,000), qualified overtime (up to $12,500, or $25,000 married), seniors 65+ ($6,000 each) and car-loan interest (up to $10,000). If any of those apply to you, your real federal tax is lower.
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Updated: October 2, 2026 · Sources and methodology