Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026
A single filer on $75,000 in Missouri takes home about $59,005 a year, or $2,269.42 every two weeks. Change the inputs below for your own figure.
Missouri income tax rates 2026
Missouri has eight narrow brackets that are all cleared below $10,000 of taxable income, so the 4.7% top rate applies to most of a full-time wage. Kansas City and St Louis levy their own earnings tax.
Missouri applies 8 rate bands to federal taxable wages, topping out at 4.7%. Taxable income below $1,348 carries no state tax at all. A state standard deduction of $16,100 single and $32,200 joint comes off first. Joint thresholds are the same as single thresholds, so a couple filing together reaches the top rate at the same point a single filer would.
| Rate | Taxable income, single filer |
|---|---|
| 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% | $9,436 and above |
Married filing jointly thresholds are identical to the single figures. State standard deduction $16,100 single, $32,200 joint.
Missouri insurance and other state withholding
Missouri withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium from wages. Unemployment insurance is funded by the employer rather than deducted from your pay.
Local city taxes in Missouri
Municipalities in Missouri levy their own income tax on wages and the rate varies by address. No verified 2026 local rate is on file, so this estimate assumes no local tax. Check your city or county rate directly and add it to the figure shown.
Bonuses in Missouri
Missouri publishes no verified flat supplemental rate here, so a bonus is estimated using the regular tables. Switch to the aggregate method in the advanced section for a closer figure. A bonus is ordinary income however it is withheld, so the final tax is settled on your return. The bonus tax calculator shows both methods side by side.
Example: $75,000 salary in Missouri
Single filer, paid biweekly, no dependents and no pre-tax deductions. Every figure comes from the same engine that runs the calculator above.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$295.00 | -$7,670.00 |
| Social Security | -$178.85 | -$4,650.00 |
| Medicare | -$41.83 | -$1,087.50 |
| Missouri income tax | -$99.53 | -$2,587.67 |
| Net pay | $2,269.42 | $59,004.83 |
Missouri compared with nearby states
Same $75,000 salary, same filing status, different state rules. Click a column heading to sort.
| State | Net per year | Net per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $59,005 | $2,269.42 | 21.3% |
| Illinois | $58,025 | $2,231.72 | 22.6% |
| Kansas | $58,207 | $2,238.74 | 22.4% |
| Iowa | $59,394 | $2,284.40 | 20.8% |
2026 tax rates used on this page
| Item | Rate | Limit or threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.2% | First $184,500 of wages, maximum $11,439 |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No cap |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | Wages above $200,000 single, $250,000 joint, $125,000 separate |
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | Seven brackets, after the standard deduction |
| Standard deduction | — | $16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household |
| Federal supplemental rate | 22% | Applied to bonuses under the flat method |
| Dependent credits | — | $2,000 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent |
Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration 2026 announcement. Verified 17 September 2026.
Missouri paycheck FAQ
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Missouri?
A single filer on $75,000 paid biweekly in Missouri takes home about $59,005 a year, or $2,269.42 a paycheck, with no pre-tax deductions. The effective tax rate on that income is 21.3%. Adding a 401(k) contribution, health premiums or dependents changes the figure.
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri has eight narrow brackets that are all cleared below $10,000 of taxable income, so the 4.7% top rate applies to most of a full-time wage. Kansas City and St Louis levy their own earnings tax.
What is the Missouri supplemental rate for bonuses?
Missouri publishes no verified flat supplemental rate here, so a bonus is estimated using the regular tables. Switch to the aggregate method in the advanced section for a closer figure.
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
Municipalities in Missouri levy their own income tax on wages and the rate varies by address. No verified 2026 local rate is on file, so this estimate assumes no local tax. Check your city or county rate directly and add it to the figure shown.
What else is withheld from a Missouri paycheck?
Missouri withholds no employee-paid disability or paid-family-leave premium from wages. Unemployment insurance is funded by the employer rather than deducted from your pay.
How accurate is this Missouri paycheck calculator?
It applies Missouri published withholding rules, last verified on 2026-02-11, and the IRS percentage method for federal tax. Where a rate is not yet verified the page says so rather than guessing. Check the figure against your own pay stub before relying on it.
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These figures are estimates for informational purposes and are not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your employer’s payroll system, your year-to-date wages and your specific W-4. Federal rates come from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 announcement; state rates come from each state’s own withholding guide, with the source and verification date published on every state page. Read the methodology, or see who maintains this data.