How much is taken out of a paycheck in Missouri?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Missouri and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,867.03 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Missouri income tax takes $71.05. Altogether that is 19.1% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Missouri state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Taxable income, all filers |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 to $1,348 |
| 2% | $1,348 to $2,696 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 to $4,044 |
| 3% | $4,044 to $5,392 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 to $6,740 |
| 4% | $6,740 to $8,088 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 to $9,436 |
| 4.7% | Over $9,436 |
Taxable income is pay after the Missouri standard deduction: $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly and $24,150 for heads of household.
Take-home pay by salary in Missouri
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Missouri taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $456 | $25,829 | $993.42 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $912 | $33,408 | $1,284.93 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,368 | $40,987 | $1,576.43 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867.03 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,534 | $59,059 | $2,271.50 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,670 | $75,510 | $2,904.24 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,894 | $91,810 | $3,531.15 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $4,141.47 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,463 | $140,464 | $5,402.47 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Missouri
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,739 | $1,028.40 | $12.86 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,468 | $1,210.30 | $15.13 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,621 | $1,331.57 | $16.64 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,484 | $1,634.00 | $20.42 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,360 | $1,936.94 | $24.21 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,455 | $2,479.04 | $30.99 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $78,076 | $3,002.94 | $37.54 |
Local income taxes in Missouri
Kansas City and St. Louis each charge a 1% earnings tax on residents and on anyone who works inside the city. No other Missouri city taxes wages. The earnings tax is not in the calculator.
Missouri take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Missouri, Tennessee leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867.03 |
| Arkansas paycheck calculator | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871.45 |
| Illinois paycheck calculator | $2,825 | $47,565 | $1,829.41 |
| Iowa paycheck calculator | $1,628 | $48,762 | $1,875.45 |
| Kansas paycheck calculator | $2,548 | $47,842 | $1,840.06 |
| Kentucky paycheck calculator | $1,982 | $48,408 | $1,861.83 |
| Nebraska paycheck calculator | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,866.91 |
| Oklahoma paycheck calculator | $2,155 | $48,236 | $1,855.21 |
| Tennessee paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Sources
Missouri rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: dor.mo.gov, dor.mo.gov, kcmo.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.