Take-Home Pay › Missouri › $70,000

By Maria Thompson, CPA · Reviewed by Robert Johnson, CPA, JD-Tax · Updated May 8, 2026 · Methodology

$70,000 per year equals $5,833 gross per month before taxes in Missouri (MO), where a progressive structure up to 4.7% applies.

After typical federal, FICA, and state taxes, estimated take-home pay is about $4,550 per month, or $2,100 biweekly. This is a mid-income salary in Missouri, where state income tax applies, and the overall effective tax burden appears moderate at approximately 22.0%.

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Tax mix in this Missouri scenario

How Missouri taxes your paycheck

Missouri applies a progressive income tax with eight brackets and a top rate of 4.7% (reduced from 5.4% in 2018 through ongoing rate cuts), with the top bracket starting at just $8,911 of taxable income—creating a relatively flat practical burden for most workers.

Both Kansas City and St. Louis impose a 1% earnings tax on all wages earned within city limits regardless of residency, withheld by employers in those cities and renewed by voter referendum every five years, most recently approved through 2026.

Local context: Major employment hubs in Missouri include Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia. Missouri's 1% Kansas City and St. Louis earnings taxes apply to all wages earned within the city—even by remote workers and visiting consultants—and must be reaffirmed by voters every five years to remain in effect.

Local tax note: Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on all wages earned in the city, regardless of the worker's residence; renewed by voter referendum every five years.

Disclaimer: This is a planning estimate based on the simplified model documented on our methodology page. It is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a licensed CPA or tax professional for advice specific to your situation. Last verified against the Missouri Department of Revenue guidance on May 8, 2026.

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