Missouri Paycheck Calculator

Missouri Paycheck Calculator: Calculate Your 2026 Take-Home Pay

Our Missouri Paycheck Calculator helps you estimate your net (take-home) pay after federal taxes, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), Missouri state income tax, and pre-tax deductions. If you need a broader estimate across all states, use our Take-Home Paycheck Calculator. Missouri uses a graduated income tax system with rates up to 4.7% and a standard deduction tied to the federal amount. This tool provides a detailed breakdown of your earnings and deductions for the 2026 tax year.

How Missouri State Income Tax Works

Missouri uses a graduated income tax system with eight brackets ranging from 0% to 4.7%. The first $1,313 of taxable income is exempt from tax. The standard deduction in Missouri is tied to the federal standard deduction, meaning it uses the same amounts. Kansas City and St. Louis levy a 1% local earnings tax that this estimate does not include.

Key features of Missouri state income tax:

• Graduated rates from 0% to 4.7%
• First $1,313 of taxable income is exempt
• Standard deduction tied to federal amounts
• Same brackets apply to all filing statuses
• Kansas City and St. Louis have 1% local earnings tax (not modeled)

Federal Tax and FICA Deductions

This calculator applies the 2026 federal income tax brackets based on your filing status. The standard deduction for 2026 is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married filing jointly, and $24,150 for head of household. FICA taxes include Social Security at 6.2%, Medicare at 1.45%, and Additional Medicare at 0.9% for high earners. If you work beyond standard hours, check our Overtime Pay Calculator or see how a raise affects your income with the Pay Raise Calculator.

How This Is Calculated

This calculator is based on 2026 IRS federal tax brackets and FICA, plus each state's latest published income-tax schedule. You can also compare with other states like Kansas, Illinois, or Tennessee. Missouri's tax is calculated by applying the graduated brackets to your income after the state standard deduction. The first $1,313 of taxable Missouri income is taxed at 0%. Pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA, health premiums) reduce your taxable income before federal and state taxes are applied.

Sources:

• IRS: Federal income tax rates and brackets
• IRS Topic No. 751: Social Security and Medicare withholding rates
• SSA: Social Security wage base (contribution and benefit base)
• Missouri Department of Revenue