Missouri Take-Home Pay Calculator
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Last updated: April 2026
Missouri Income Tax
Missouri has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.8% on income above approximately $8,400.
Missouri State Income Tax: What You Need to Know
Missouri has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.8% on income above approximately $8,400.
Missouri uses a graduated eight-bracket income tax system with rates from 0% to 4.8%. The top rate of 4.8% kicks in at a relatively low threshold of about $8,447, meaning most full-time workers pay 4.8% on the vast majority of their income. Missouri also allows a deduction for federal income taxes paid on the state return — up to $5,000 for single filers — which reduces the effective Missouri rate. Missouri has no city income tax except for Kansas City (1%) and St. Louis (1%), which levy a local earnings tax on wages earned within city limits. Kansas City's 1% earnings tax applies to residents and non-residents who work there.
On top of state taxes, all workers also pay federal income tax based on the 2026 progressive brackets, plus FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100) and Medicare (1.45% on all wages).
Our calculator applies Missouri's 4.8% top rate to your gross income as a simplified estimate. Actual state taxes may vary based on deductions, exemptions, and local taxes not captured in this estimate.
Missouri Income Tax Brackets (2026, Single Filers)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,207 | 0.00% |
| $1,207 – $2,414 | 2.00% |
| $2,414 – $3,621 | 2.50% |
| $3,621 – $4,828 | 3.00% |
| $4,828 – $6,034 | 3.50% |
| $6,034 – $7,241 | 4.00% |
| $7,241 – $8,447 | 4.50% |
| $8,447 – and above | 4.80% |
Missouri Take-Home Pay Examples (2026, Single Filer)
Estimates based on standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions. Last updated: April 2026.
| Salary | Federal Tax | State Tax | FICA | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $3,167 | $1,750 | $3,060 | $32,023 |
| $60,000 | $6,617 | $2,710 | $4,590 | $46,083 |
| $80,000 | $10,817 | $3,670 | $6,120 | $59,393 |
| $100,000 | $15,617 | $4,630 | $7,650 | $72,103 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Missouri Taxes
What is Missouri's income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri's top income tax rate is 4.8% for 2026, applying to income above approximately $8,447 for single filers. Below that threshold, rates step up from 0% to 4.5% in $1,207 increments. Because the 4.8% bracket starts so low, most working adults pay 4.8% on the large majority of their Missouri taxable income. Missouri reduced its top rate from 5.4% to 4.8% over several years of tax cuts.
Can Missouri residents deduct federal income taxes paid?
Yes — Missouri allows a deduction for federal income taxes paid, up to $5,000 for single filers and $10,000 for joint filers. This is an unusual provision shared with only a handful of states (Alabama and Louisiana also offer it). The deduction effectively reduces Missouri taxable income by the amount of federal taxes you paid, lowering your effective Missouri rate below the headline 4.8%.
Does Kansas City have a local income tax?
Yes. Kansas City, Missouri charges a 1% earnings tax on all wages earned within city limits, applying to both residents and non-residents who work there. This is often overlooked — workers who commute to Kansas City for work but live in suburban Missouri or Kansas still owe the 1% tax on wages earned in the city. St. Louis also charges a 1% earnings tax on wages earned within city limits.
Does Missouri tax Social Security benefits?
Missouri taxes Social Security benefits for higher-income residents but provides a full exemption for lower-income taxpayers. The exemption phases out for single filers with Missouri adjusted gross income above $85,000 (in 2026, approximately). Below the threshold, Social Security is fully exempt from Missouri income tax. This makes Missouri relatively retirement-friendly for moderate-income retirees.
How does Missouri compare to Kansas on income taxes?
Missouri's top rate is 4.8% vs Kansas's top rate of 5.7% — Missouri is lower. Missouri also allows a federal tax deduction that Kansas does not. However, Kansas City, Missouri workers who pay the 1% city earnings tax face a higher combined burden than Kansas City, Kansas workers (no local tax). For most workers outside the Kansas City metro, Missouri is the lower-tax state.
What is Missouri's minimum wage in 2026?
Missouri's minimum wage is $13.75/hour in 2026, indexed to inflation under Proposition B passed by voters in 2018. St. Louis has a higher minimum of $15.50/hour. Missouri's minimum is substantially above the federal $7.25/hour floor. The minimum increases annually on January 1 based on the Consumer Price Index.