Paycheck taxes in Missouri
Missouri has a progressive state income tax with rates from about 2% to 4.7% depending on income, on top of federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Missouri also has local income taxes in some areas, which are not included in these estimates.
Use the calculator above to see your Missouri take-home pay for any salary or hourly wage. It applies 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction, Social Security (6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base), and Medicare (1.45%), plus Missouri state income tax.
2026 Missouri tax brackets (single filer)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|
| Up to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
The calculator doubles these thresholds for married filing jointly, a close approximation of Missouri's married schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate take-home pay in Missouri?
Enter your salary or hourly wage above with Missouri selected. The calculator subtracts 2026 federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Missouri state income tax to show your per-paycheck and annual take-home pay.
What is the Missouri state income tax rate?
Missouri uses progressive brackets ranging from roughly 2% to 4.7%. The calculator applies the bracket schedule along with 2026 federal brackets, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).
Is this Missouri paycheck calculator accurate?
It provides close estimates using 2026 federal brackets and current Missouri tax rules, but excludes local taxes, most state-specific credits, and your W-4 details. Missouri also has local income taxes in some areas, which are not included in these estimates. It is not tax advice. Confirm important figures with a tax professional.
Sources: 2026 federal figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration; Missouri rates from the Missouri Department of Revenue. Full methodology and figures on the guide.
Estimates only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice. See About for the full disclaimer, or the all-states paycheck calculator.