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Missouri Paycheck Calculator

Missouri has a progressive income tax from 2% to 4.7%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Missouri income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$2,010.97

per bi-weekly paycheck · $52,285 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Missouri income tax
− $81.63
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$2,010.97

Effective tax rate

19.6%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Missouri's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables. Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax, not included.

Missouri income tax

8 brackets, top rate 4.7%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
0%$0 - $1,313$0 - $1,313
2%$1,313 - $2,626$1,313 - $2,626
2.5%$2,626 - $3,939$2,626 - $3,939
3%$3,939 - $5,252$3,939 - $5,252
3.5%$5,252 - $6,565$5,252 - $6,565
4%$6,565 - $7,878$6,565 - $7,878
4.5%$7,878 - $9,191$7,878 - $9,191
4.7%Over $9,191Over $9,191

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year. Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax, not included.

Examples

Take-home pay in Missouri

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,575$40,93818.1%
$75,000$2,269$59,00021.3%
$100,000$2,900$75,41324.6%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Missouri have a state income tax?+

Yes. Missouri uses 8 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 4.7% (2025 rates). Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax, not included.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Missouri?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,269 per check, or $59,000 a year. That is 21.3% of gross going to federal income tax, Missouri income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Missouri?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Missouri state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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