Missouri Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Calculate your real 2026 take-home pay in Missouri after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Missouri state income tax.
How Missouri taxes your paycheck in 2026
Missouri uses a graduated income tax — rates rise with income, topping out at 4.7%. Here are the 2026 single-filer brackets used in this estimate:
| Missouri taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,348 | 0% |
| $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% |
Missouri moves to a flat 4.7% in 2027. Kansas City and St. Louis levy a 1% earnings tax.
What comes out of every Missouri paycheck
- Federal income tax — based on the 2026 brackets (10%–37%) after the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint).
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare — 1.45%, plus 0.9% extra above $200,000.
- Missouri state income tax — as described above.
Working overtime or earning tips? The new federal deductions for 2025–2028 could cut your federal bill substantially — try the overtime deduction calculator or tips deduction calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Missouri?
Use the calculator above with $60,000 — as a single filer you'll typically keep roughly 76–82% of gross in Missouri, depending on filing status and the state brackets shown above.
What is the Missouri state income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri uses graduated brackets from 0% up to 4.7% at the highest incomes.
Does this calculator include 401(k) or health insurance deductions?
No — it estimates taxes on your full gross salary. Pre-tax contributions to a 401(k), HSA, or health premiums would lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay versus these estimates.
Are bonuses taxed differently?
Bonuses are withheld at a flat 22% federally when paid, but at filing time they're taxed as ordinary income — the same rates this calculator uses.