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Updated for 2026 · IRS Pub 15-T

Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026

Missouri's 2026 withholding formula is simple: annual wages minus a $16,100 standard deduction ($32,200 if your spouse doesn't work, $24,150 head of household), taxed from 2% up to 4.7%. Here's your estimated 2026 Missouri paycheck.
State income tax: 2% – 4.7%Standard deduction: $16,100 singleMO W-4 allowances: None

Your pay

Missouri · 2026
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$20k$100k$200k$300k$400k
Pay frequency
Federal filing status
Federal W-42020+ form
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Missouri MO W-4Single or married (spouse works)

Missouri's W-4 has no allowances — withholding depends only on filing status and any extra amount.

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Pre-tax deductions401(k), HSA, health insurance
Traditional 401(k)0% · $0.00/check
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After-tax deductionsRoth 401(k), union dues, garnishments
Roth 401(k)0%
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Estimated take-home pay
$2,521.52

per paycheck · every 2 weeks · from $3,269.23 gross

Planning estimate using the inputs shown. Income tax withholding is a prepayment, not your final tax bill or refund. Payroll settings, benefits and year-to-date wages can change your check. Methodology & 2026 sources.

Take-home payFederal income taxSocial SecurityMedicareMissouri income tax
77¢
of every dollar you earn reaches your bank
Paycheck breakdown
Gross pay$3,269.23
Federal income tax−$379.62
Social Security−$202.69
Medicare−$47.40
Missouri income tax−$118.00
Take-home$2,521.52
Where each $100 goesannual totals
Take-home pay $77.13Federal $11.61Social Security $6.20Medicare $1.45Missouri $3.61
Effective rate
all taxes ÷ gross
22.9%
Marginal rate
you keep $678 of a $1k raise
32.2%
Taxes per year
$1,620 a month
$19,441

What if you got a raise?

+5%

A 5% raise to $89,250 adds $107.99 to each every 2 weeks paycheck — $2,808 a year after tax (66% of the raise).

401(k) tip

Saving 5% ($163.46) only lowers your check by $119.49 — taxes cover the rest.

Same pay in Illinois

You'd take home $38.26 less per paycheck ($995/yr). Compare →

Missouri take-home pay by salary

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 withholding.

State take-home pay by salary, single filer, 2026
SalaryFederalFICAStateTake-home / yrMonthlyBiweeklyTax rate
$30,000$1,420$2,295$468$25,817$2,151$99313.9%
$40,000$2,620$3,060$936$33,384$2,782$1,28416.5%
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,404$40,951$3,413$1,57518.1%
$60,000$5,020$4,590$1,872$48,518$4,043$1,86619.1%
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,600$58,993$4,916$2,26921.3%
$85,000$9,870$6,503$3,068$65,559$5,463$2,52222.9%
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,770$75,410$6,284$2,90024.6%
$125,000$18,734$9,563$4,940$91,763$7,647$3,52926.6%
$150,000$24,734$11,475$6,110$107,681$8,973$4,14228.2%
$175,000$30,734$13,388$7,280$123,598$10,300$4,75429.4%
$200,000$36,734$14,339$8,450$140,477$11,706$5,36629.8%
$250,000$51,304$15,514$10,816$172,366$14,364$6,49131.1%
$300,000$68,134$16,689$13,156$202,021$16,835$7,52932.7%

Missouri withholds 2% to 4.7% after a standard deduction that matches the federal one — no allowances to fill in.

How Missouri withholding works

Your employer annualizes your taxable wages (after pre-tax 401(k) and Section 125 benefits), subtracts the Missouri standard deduction for your MO W-4 filing status, and applies Missouri's brackets: 0% on the first $1,348, then 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4% and 4.5% in $1,348 steps, and 4.7% on everything over $9,436. The yearly amount is divided by your pay periods and rounded to the nearest dollar.

Most Missouri earners pay 4.7% at the margin

Because the top bracket starts at under $10,000 of taxable income, nearly every full-time worker's next dollar is taxed at 4.7% by Missouri — on top of federal income tax and 7.65% FICA.

Kansas City and St. Louis earnings tax

If you live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis, your employer also withholds a 1% city earnings tax. This calculator shows state and federal taxes only — subtract 1% of gross pay if the earnings tax applies to you.

No state disability deduction

Missouri has no state disability or paid-leave payroll deduction, so only income taxes and FICA come out of your check besides your own benefits.

Frequently asked questions

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

A single filer earning $75,000 in Missouri takes home about $58,993 a year in 2026 — $4,916 a month or $2,269 every two weeks.

What is the Missouri income tax rate for 2026?+

Missouri's withholding brackets run from 0% to 4.7%, and the 4.7% top rate applies to taxable income over $9,436.

Does Missouri use allowances?+

No. Since 2019 the MO W-4 only asks for your filing status and any extra withholding — there are no allowances.

How much is $60,000 after taxes in Missouri?+

A single filer earning $60,000 in Missouri takes home about $48,518 a year ($4,043 a month).

Do I pay Kansas City or St. Louis earnings tax?+

Residents of those cities and nonresidents who work there pay a 1% earnings tax on wages, withheld by the employer. It isn't included in this calculator.