Missouri paycheck calculator
Missouri has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 4.7%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Missouri has about $99.53 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,269.41 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Missouri · 2026Take-home pay $1,865.66 per paycheck, $48,507.20 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Missouri income tax | −72.41 | −1,882.66 |
| Take-home pay | 1,865.66 | 48,507.20 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Missouri paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2% to a top rate of 4.7% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | 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% |
| $9,436 and up | 4.7% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $16,100
- Married filing jointly
- $32,200
- Head of household
- $24,150
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city.
Missouri has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Missouri, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $36.26 | $1,283.74 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $99.53 | $2,269.41 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $235.10 | $4,141.48 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.36% of a $40,000 salary, 3.45% of a $75,000 salary, 4.08% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Missouri paycheck FAQ
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 4.7%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $16,100 (single), $32,200 (married filing jointly), $24,150 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Missouri?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $72.41 to Missouri income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,865.66.
What deductions and exemptions does Missouri allow?
Missouri withholding allows $16,100 for single; $32,200 for married filing jointly; $24,150 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Missouri withholding does not give an extra allowance for dependents.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Missouri?
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work in the city. Missouri has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.