Take-home pay in Missouri: 2026 examples (single filer)
Missouri uses graduated brackets from 2% to 4.7% on taxable income. The table below is computed from 2026 federal brackets, the $16,100 federal standard deduction, FICA, and Missouri's actual 2026 tax structure:
| Salary | Take-home / yr | Per month | Federal tax | MO tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,373 | $2,781 | $2,620 | $947 | 16.6% |
| $60,000 | $48,503 | $4,042 | $5,020 | $1,887 | 19.2% |
| $80,000 | $62,283 | $5,190 | $8,770 | $2,827 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $75,413 | $6,284 | $13,170 | $3,767 | 24.6% |
| $150,000 | $107,674 | $8,973 | $24,734 | $6,117 | 28.2% |
Missouri income tax brackets (2026, single filer)
| State taxable income | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 up to $1,313 | 0% |
| $1,313 up to $2,626 | 2% |
| $2,626 up to $3,939 | 2.5% |
| $3,939 up to $5,252 | 3% |
| $5,252 up to $6,565 | 3.5% |
| $6,565 up to $7,878 | 4% |
| $7,878 up to $9,191 | 4.5% |
| $9,191 and above | 4.7% |
Applied before the brackets: standard deduction $16,100.
Good to know for Missouri
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on wages earned in the city, on top of Missouri state income tax.
Missouri's top rate is 4.7% for 2026 (down from 5.3% three years ago), and further automatic cuts trigger when state revenue targets are met.
How the math works
We start with gross salary, subtract federal income tax (2026 brackets after the $16,100/$32,200 standard deduction per IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 2026 wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000), and Missouri state income tax using the 2026 brackets shown above. Pre-tax 401(k)/HSA contributions, local taxes, and state payroll programs are not included, so treat results as close estimates.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Missouri?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Missouri takes home about $48,503 per year in 2026 — roughly $4,042 per month — after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA, and $1,887 Missouri state income tax.
How does Missouri tax wage income in 2026?
Missouri uses graduated brackets from 2% to 4.7% on taxable income.
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on wages earned in the city, on top of Missouri state income tax.
What changed in Missouri's income tax recently?
Missouri's top rate is 4.7% for 2026 (down from 5.3% three years ago), and further automatic cuts trigger when state revenue targets are met.