TALLIVOMissouri Paycheck Calculator
Your 2026 take-home pay in Missouri, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax.
On Missouri's median household income of $78,390, a single filer takes home $61,230 a year — $5,103 a month — after $8,416 in federal income tax, $5,997 in Social Security and Medicare, and $2,747 in Missouri income tax.
That is an effective all-in rate of 21.9% for 2026 federal rules and 2026 Missouri rules, taxes only — no 401(k), health premiums, or other deductions. Your own figure depends on filing status and pre-tax contributions.
Paycheck taxes in Missouri
Missouri's 2026 top rate is 4.7%, with the first $1,348 of taxable income exempt and the same brackets for every filing status; its standard deduction matches the federal amounts ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint). The brackets are inflation-indexed, so every threshold shifted up this year even though no rate changed. Kansas City and St. Louis levy a 1% earnings tax on wages that is not included here.
Bonuses and supplemental wages in Missouri
Bonuses and other supplemental wages are frequently withheld differently from regular pay, and states set their own rules. This calculator applies Missouri's regular withholding to every dollar and does not model a separate supplemental rate, so a bonus paycheck can come out higher or lower than the figure above. Federal supplemental withholding is a flat 22% up to $1 million; for Missouri's own treatment, check the state authority linked below.
For the federal half, which this site does model, compare what withholding takes from a bonus against what you actually owe — the 22% flat rate is withholding, not a tax bill, and the difference comes back at filing.
Missouri vs. its neighbors
On a $100,000 salary you keep $75,417 in Missouri — $3,763 less than in neighboring Tennessee, $1,042 more than in Illinois, and $381 less than in Kentucky.
Federal income tax and FICA are identical in every state, so the whole gap above is state income tax. Single filer, $100,000 of wages, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions, 2025 state tables. Local income taxes (city and county) are not included. Run your own salary through the calculator above, or on any state's page.
Neighbours are only part of the picture. The study behind these figures ranks what a $100,000 salary takes home in all 50 states, with Missouri's row in place — the entire spread between best and worst is state income tax, since federal tax and FICA are identical everywhere.
A worked example at Missouri's median income
Missouri's median household income is $78,390 (2024, U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (real median household income)). Run through the same engine as the calculator above (single filer, taxes only):
That is an effective all-in tax rate of 21.9% at the median — your own number depends on filing status, 401(k), and benefits. Enter your salary above for the exact figure.
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How we calculate this
Federal brackets and FICA per our paycheck methodology, plus Missouri's 2026 state income tax. Estimates only — not tax advice.
Estimates for general informational purposes only; not tax or financial advice. State rules, local taxes, and credits vary — Missouri figures are simplified and should be verified with the state Department of Revenue. Actual withholding depends on your W-4 and benefits. This estimate does not model the 1% earnings tax charged by Kansas City and St. Louis. Missouri's seven-rate 2%–4.7% schedule is applied with the $16,100 standard deduction for a single filer — not itemized deductions or any Missouri tax credit.