Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Missouri — federal tax, FICA and state tax calculated instantly, per paycheck, per month and per year.
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Income tax in Missouri
Missouri taxes wage income on a progressive schedule — 7 brackets running from 2% to 4.7% for single filers. This calculator applies Missouri's real 2026 brackets, its standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 married) and its personal exemption, so the state-tax line follows the actual schedule rather than a flat-rate guess.
Missouri income tax brackets for 2026
Single filers. Each rate applies only to the income falling inside that band — these are marginal rates, not a flat rate on the whole salary.
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $1,348 | 2% |
| $2,696 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 | 3% |
| $5,392 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 | 4% |
| $8,088 | 4.5% |
| $9,436 | 4.7% |
State taxable income is your pay after Missouri's standard deduction and personal exemption of $16,100 for a single filer ($32,200 married filing jointly).
How Missouri compares
Missouri sits in the lower-middle of state income tax burdens. On $100,000 a single filer pays $3,763, ranking 28th of 51. Comparable states include Arkansas ($3,716), Colorado ($3,692) and Nebraska ($3,846). Even so, the effective rate is far below Missouri's 4.7% top marginal rate.
Worked example: $100,000 in Missouri
Take a single filer on $100,000 in Missouri. After the $16,100 standard deduction and personal exemption, state taxable income is $83,900:
| Income band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $1,348 – $2,696 | 2% | $27 |
| $2,696 – $4,044 | 2.5% | $34 |
| $4,044 – $5,392 | 3% | $40 |
| $5,392 – $6,740 | 3.5% | $47 |
| $6,740 – $8,088 | 4% | $54 |
| $8,088 – $9,436 | 4.5% | $61 |
| $9,436 – $83,900 | 4.7% | $3,500 |
| Total state tax | — | $3,763 |
The effective rate works out to 3.8% of gross salary — far below the 4.7% top marginal rate, because only the last slice of income is taxed at that rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri taxes wage income on a progressive schedule with 7 brackets, from 2% to 4.7% for single filers. The top rate applies only to income above the highest threshold — it is a marginal rate, not a flat rate.
What is the income tax rate in Missouri?
Missouri's rates run from 2% to 4.7% for single filers, applied to income after the $16,100 standard deduction and personal exemption. A single filer on $100,000 pays about $3,763 — an effective rate of 3.8%, well below the 4.7% top rate.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Missouri?
About $59,005 per year in take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and Missouri state income tax $2,588.
I'm moving to Missouri. What should I know about taxes?
Missouri sits in the middle of the pack — for a single filer on $100,000 it collects $3,763 (28th of 51). Compare take-home pay rather than salary, and factor in property and sales taxes.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Take-home pay equals gross pay minus federal income tax (IRS 2026 brackets and the $16,100 standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare), and Missouri state income tax. For Missouri, state taxable income starts from your pay after the $16,100 standard deduction and personal exemption.
What is FICA tax in 2026?
FICA is 7.65% of wages: 6.2% Social Security on earnings up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare on all earnings, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 single / $250,000 married. FICA is federal and identical in every state.
Why does my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?
Real paychecks reflect your W-4 withholding choices and pre-tax benefits. For Missouri, some cities and counties levy a local income tax on top of the state rate, which this calculator does not include — use the local tax field above. This calculator is a planning estimate, not a payroll prediction.