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Missouri Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe Missouri on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
Missouri income tax for the year
$1,847
| Per month | $153.94 |
| Share of your income | 3.08% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 4.61% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
Missouri income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 – $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 – $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 – $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 – $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 – $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 – $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
- Standard deduction (single): $16,100
- Missouri lets you subtract federal income tax (up to $5,000) before applying its rates
Rules that change the math in Missouri
Missouri lets you deduct part of your federal income tax. The share depends on income: 35% up to $25,000, 25% up to $50,000, 15% up to $100,000, 5% up to $125,000, and nothing above that, capped at $5,000.
Missouri income tax by income
| Income | Missouri tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $54 | 0.27% | 2.41% |
| $30,000 | $456 | 1.52% | 4.56% |
| $40,000 | $912 | 2.28% | 4.56% |
| $50,000 | $1,368 | 2.74% | 22.57% |
| $60,000 | $1,847 | 3.08% | 4.61% |
| $75,000 | $2,534 | 3.38% | 4.55% |
| $100,000 | $3,670 | 3.67% | 66.55% |
| $150,000 | $6,113 | 4.08% | 4.7% |
| $200,000 | $8,463 | 4.23% | 4.7% |
| $300,000 | $13,163 | 4.39% | 4.7% |
| $500,000 | $22,563 | 4.51% | 4.7% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed and the first dollars fall in lower brackets.
Missouri income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2%–4.7% | $1,847 | — |
| Arkansas | 2%–3.7% | $1,732 | −$115 |
| Iowa | 3.8% | $1,628 | −$219 |
| Illinois | 4.95% | $2,825 | +$978 |
| Kansas | 5.2%–5.58% | $2,548 | +$701 |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $1,982 | +$135 |
| Nebraska | 2.46%–4.55% | $1,850 | +$3 |
| Oklahoma | 2.5%–4.5% | $2,155 | +$307 |
| Tennessee | none | $0 | −$1,847 |
What a Missouri worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Missouri pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $1,847 of Missouri income tax. That leaves $48,543 a year. The Missouri paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in Missouri?
Missouri taxes wages at rates from 2% to 4.7%, depending on income in 2026.
How much Missouri income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $1,847 in Missouri income tax in 2026. That is 3.08% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction and the lower brackets.
How does Missouri compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, Missouri ranks 25th lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, Tennessee charges the least.
Is Missouri income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $1,847 to Missouri.
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