Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Missouri's 4.7% top rate applies to almost all of your taxable pay, and Kansas City and St. Louis residents and workers pay an extra 1% earnings tax.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Missouri income tax | -$70.46 | -$1,832 |
| City income tax | $0.00 | $0 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,847.85 | $48,044 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $1,832 a year (2.8% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 76¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $104.13. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Missouri pay levels
Based on Missouri's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23,900 Half the median | $812.00 | $1,759.32 | $21,112 | 11.7% |
| $31,200 Minimum wage, full time | $1,028.40 | $2,228.21 | $26,739 | 14.3% |
| $47,800 Median wage | $1,512.30 | $3,276.65 | $39,320 | 17.7% |
| $62,160 Average wage | $1,929.95 | $4,181.55 | $50,179 | 19.3% |
| $71,700 1.5× the median | $2,187.97 | $4,740.61 | $56,887 | 20.7% |
| $95,600 2× the median | $2,792.88 | $6,051.23 | $72,615 | 24.0% |
| $143,400 3× the median | $3,979.90 | $8,623.12 | $103,477 | 27.8% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Missouri
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 Minimum wage | $514.20 | $31,200 | $26,739 |
| $17.24 75% of the median | $582.11 | $35,859 | $30,270 |
| $22.98 Median wage | $756.13 | $47,798 | $39,319 |
| $29.88 Average wage | $964.83 | $62,150 | $50,171 |
| $34.47 1.5× the median | $1,093.96 | $71,698 | $56,886 |
| $45.96 2× the median | $1,396.40 | $95,597 | $72,613 |
Missouri vs nearby states: take-home on $47,800
On a $47,800 (the Missouri median) salary, a single filer keeps about $1,267 a year more in Tennessee than in Missouri. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $1,512.30 | $39,320 | — |
| Tennessee | $1,561.05 | $40,587 | +$1,267 |
| Illinois | $1,475.61 | $38,366 | −$954 |
| Iowa | $1,516.26 | $39,423 | +$103 |
| Kansas | $1,489.22 | $38,720 | −$600 |
| Kentucky | $1,501.23 | $39,032 | −$288 |
| Nebraska | $1,511.23 | $39,292 | −$28 |
| Oklahoma | $1,499.30 | $38,982 | −$338 |
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Wages in Missouri
| Median wage, all jobs | $22.98 an hour · $47,800 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $62,160 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $39,320 a year · $1,512.30 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $71,589 |
| Jobs | 2,936,050 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
Missouri income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Taxable income (all filing statuses) |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $1,348 |
| 2% | $1,349 – $2,696 |
| 2.5% | $2,697 – $4,044 |
| 3% | $4,045 – $5,392 |
| 3.5% | $5,393 – $6,740 |
| 4% | $6,741 – $8,088 |
| 4.5% | $8,089 – $9,436 |
| 4.7% | Over $9,436 |
- Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household.
- Part of your federal income tax can be deducted.
Paychecks in Missouri: what to know
- The top rate stays at 4.7% for 2026; it applies above $9,436 of taxable income.
- The standard deduction matches the federal amounts: $16,100 single, $32,200 married and $24,150 head of household.
- Missouri lets lower and middle earners deduct part of their federal income tax (35% at the lowest incomes, phasing out by $125,000).
- Kansas City and St. Louis voters renewed their 1% earnings taxes in April 2026 for five more years.
- The minimum wage reached $15.00 an hour on January 1, 2026.
- Sales tax: 4.225% state sales tax plus local taxes.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Missouri. Yes. Missouri's top rate is 4.7%, and it starts above just $9,436 of taxable income, so most workers pay 4.7% on most of their pay after the federal-sized standard deduction. Kansas City and St. Louis add a 1% earnings tax.
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
Missouri sources
Common questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri's top rate is 4.7%, and it starts above just $9,436 of taxable income, so most workers pay 4.7% on most of their pay after the federal-sized standard deduction. Kansas City and St. Louis add a 1% earnings tax.
What is the Missouri income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri has graduated income tax rates from 2% to 4.7% in 2026, with the first $1,348 of taxable income taxed at 0%. The full 2026 brackets are listed on this page.
How much is the median Missouri salary after taxes?
The median wage in Missouri is $47,800 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $39,320 of it, or $1,512.30 every two weeks, which is 82% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Missouri take home?
At $15.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $31,200 a year. A single filer takes home about $26,739, or $1,028.40 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Missouri?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in Missouri, taxes take about 14% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($31,200), 18% at the state median of $47,800 and 24% at twice the median ($95,600). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Missouri income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in Missouri after taxes?
The median hourly wage in Missouri is $22.98. Working 40 hours a week, that is $47,798 a year, and a single filer takes home about $39,319, or $756.13 a week ($18.90 per hour worked).
How much does the average Missouri worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in Missouri is $62,160 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $50,179 a year, or $1,929.95 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in Missouri?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare and Missouri income tax. On a $5,000 bonus with a $47,800 salary, a single filer in Missouri sees about $3,270 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in Missouri?
The average (mean) wage in Missouri is $62,160 a year, and the median is $47,800 ($22.98 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of Missouri workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in Missouri?
The median household income in Missouri was $71,589 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my Missouri pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a Missouri minimum wage paycheck ($1,200.00 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $91.80.
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the Missouri median wage of $47,800, that is $2,964 for Social Security and $693 for Medicare a year, or $140.64 per biweekly paycheck.
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Missouri or Tennessee?
On a $47,800 (the Missouri median) salary, a single filer keeps about $1,267 a year more in Tennessee than in Missouri. Tennessee: $40,587, Illinois: $38,366, Iowa: $39,423, Kansas: $38,720, Kentucky: $39,032, Nebraska: $39,292, Oklahoma: $38,982; Missouri: $39,320 (single filer, $47,800 salary, no pre-tax deductions, typical local tax where it applies).