Missouri paycheck calculator for 2026
Estimate 2026 take-home pay in Missouri. State income tax up to 4.70% plus federal brackets and FICA.
| Gross | $3,269.23 |
| Federal income tax (marginal 22%) | −$316.15 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$243.03 |
| Missouri income tax (marginal 4.70%) | −$104.04 |
| Retirement contribution | −$196.15 |
| Pre-tax benefits | −$92.31 |
| Net pay | $2,317.54 |
Same brackets for all filing statuses; bracket widths are indexed annually. Details
How Missouri taxes wages in 2026
Missouri uses a graduated schedule with a top marginal rate of 4.70%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers. Same brackets for all filing statuses; bracket widths are indexed annually. Missouri uses the federal standard deduction. The limited deduction for federal income tax paid (max $5,000/$10,000, phased out by income) is not modeled. Kansas City and St. Louis 1% earnings taxes are not included. Top rate stays 4.7% for 2026; further cuts to 4.5% depend on revenue triggers.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,348 | 0.00% |
| $1,349 – $2,696 | 2.00% |
| $2,697 – $4,044 | 2.50% |
| $4,045 – $5,392 | 3.00% |
| $5,393 – $6,740 | 3.50% |
| $6,741 – $8,088 | 4.00% |
| $8,089 – $9,436 | 4.50% |
| $9,437 – and up | 4.70% |
Take-home pay in Missouri at common salaries
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 parameters.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Missouri tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $943 | $33,377 | 16.6% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,883 | $48,507 | 19.2% |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $3,058 | $65,570 | 22.9% |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $4,703 | $88,547 | 26.2% |
| $180,000 | $31,934 | $13,770 | $7,523 | $126,773 | 29.6% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $10,813 | $172,369 | 31.1% |
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Sources: dor.mo.gov. Tax year 2026. Data confidence: high.
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