How Missouri taxes your paycheck in 2026
Missouri uses a graduated income tax with 7 brackets, from 2% at the bottom to 4.7% at the top, applied after a $16,100 single-filer standard deduction (the state uses the federal deduction).
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything. Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax.
Missouri's income tax, in context
Missouri's brackets are compressed into a narrow band: the top rate of 4.7% applies above just $9,436 of taxable income, so it functions almost like a flat tax with a small graduated on-ramp. The state starts from federal taxable income, and Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on anyone working within city limits.
Missouri 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, after the $16,100 single-filer deduction/exemption.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $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% |
How Missouri compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Missouri ranks 23rd of 51 for take-home pay, at $59,005 after $2,588 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $2,588 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Missouri's average combined sales tax is 8.44% — see the Missouri sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. MO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | — |
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,588 |
| Iowa | $2,238 | $59,354 | +$349 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | +$80 |
| Nebraska | $2,709 | $58,884 | −$121 |
| Arkansas | $2,741 | $58,851 | −$154 |
| Oklahoma | $2,875 | $58,718 | −$287 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | $58,025 | −$980 |
| Kansas | $3,896 | $57,696 | −$1,309 |
Example take-home pay in Missouri
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | MO state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $943 | $33,377 | $1,284 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,413 | $40,942 | $1,575 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $1,883 | $48,507 | $1,866 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,763 | $75,417 | $2,901 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $4,141 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Missouri?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $2,588 in Missouri state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $59,005 a year, or $2,269 every two weeks.
+What is the Missouri state income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri uses a graduated income tax with 7 brackets, from 2% at the bottom to 4.7% at the top, applied after a $16,100 single-filer standard deduction (the state uses the federal deduction).
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Missouri?
About $75,417 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $3,763 Missouri state tax. That's roughly $6,285 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Missouri?
About $40,942 a year, or $1,575 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $1,413 of Missouri state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Missouri?
4.7%. That's the Missouri tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 34.4% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax. Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Missouri, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.