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Missouri Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Missouri applies a progressive state income tax with rates topping at 4.8% after phased reductions enacted over recent years. Missouri allows a limited deduction for federal income taxes paid on the state return, capped at a statutory dollar amount per filer. Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents who work within city limits, the only Missouri municipalities with such a tax. Missouri has no State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll. This calculator estimates 2026 Missouri take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, state tax, and the Kansas City or St. Louis earnings tax where applicable. It supports pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions, single and married filing jointly, and standard or itemized deductions.

vs. baseline ($85,000 single filer)

A $85,000 salary in Missouri takes home approximately $4,000 less than the same salary in a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida.

Data pending verification

Missouri's federal-tax-deductibility logic is not yet wired into the calculator engine. Kansas City and St. Louis earnings taxes are not yet modeled.

Missouri state tax breakdown

Single-filer state income tax brackets used by the calculator for 2026.

Taxable Income	Rate
$0 - $2,000	2%
$2,000 - $9,000	4%
$9,000+	4.80%

Cities in Missouri

Local jurisdictions with employee payroll tax. Linked entries have a dedicated city page; others can be selected in the calculator below.

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Tax Profile

Filing Status

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City / Local Tax2 options

Pre-Tax Deductions

401(k) Contribution

0%

IRS limit: $24,500−$0

Age 50+ catch-up contribution (+$8,000)

HSA ContributionMax $4,400

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Family coverage ($8,750 limit)

Federal DeductionItemize

Standard: $16,100

Post-Tax Deductions

Other DeductionsRoth IRA, health ins., etc.

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Missouri paycheck FAQ

How does the Missouri federal-tax deduction work?

Missouri allows residents to deduct a portion of federal income taxes paid when computing state taxable income, subject to a per-filer dollar cap. The benefit is most meaningful for higher earners whose federal liability exceeds the typical state deduction floor.

What is the Kansas City and St. Louis earnings tax?

Each city levies a 1% tax on wages earned within city limits, withheld from each paycheck for residents and for non-residents who work in the city. It is separate from state income tax and applies even if the worker lives outside Missouri.

Do I owe Missouri tax if I commute to KCMO from Kansas?

You owe the Kansas City 1% earnings tax on wages earned within KCMO, but not Missouri state income tax if you are a Kansas resident (Missouri taxes non-resident wage earnings, and Kansas typically offers a credit for tax paid to Missouri).

Does Missouri have State Disability Insurance?

No. Missouri does not run a State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll. Workers who want short-term disability coverage typically obtain it through their employer or a private policy.

How does Missouri compare to neighboring Kansas or Illinois?

Kansas tops at 5.7%, slightly above Missouri's 4.8%. Illinois is flat at 4.95%, similar to Missouri at typical incomes. The KCMO and St. Louis earnings taxes change the picture significantly for residents and commuters into those cities.

Take-home at common salaries for Missouri

Dedicated salary-anchor pages with a federal-state-FICA breakdown, vs-baseline callouts, and a calculator pre-set to that salary and Missouri.

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How This Page Is Reviewed

The Missouri paycheck page is reviewed against primary federal and state sources before each major tax-year update. Source links below are the references used to validate brackets, wage bases, and supported local taxes.

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PaycheckCalc Research Desk

Last reviewed

2026-04-20

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