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Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026
Your take-home pay in Missouri after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes. Updated November 15, 2026.
Take-home pay every two weeks
$1,867.03
$48,543 a year · 19.1% total tax
Single filer, one job, standard deduction.
Missouri paycheck example: $60,000 salary
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Missouri income tax | −$71.05 | −$1,847.28 |
| Take-home pay | $1,867.03 | $48,542.72 |
Paid every two weeks (26 paychecks).
How Missouri taxes your paycheck
| 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.
Federal taxes on a Missouri paycheck
Federal taxes are the same in every state. In 2026 a single filer gets a $16,100 standard deduction, and the rest of the salary is taxed through these brackets. On top of that, 6.2% goes to Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% to Medicare.
| Taxable income (single) | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 – $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 – $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 – $640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
On a $60,000 salary in Missouri, federal income tax takes 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare take 7.65%, and Missouri takes 3.1%. You keep 80.9%.
Missouri take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,829 | $2,152 | 13.9% |
| $40,000 | $33,408 | $2,784 | 16.48% |
| $50,000 | $40,987 | $3,416 | 18.03% |
| $60,000 | $48,543 | $4,045 | 19.1% |
| $75,000 | $59,059 | $4,922 | 21.25% |
| $100,000 | $75,510 | $6,293 | 24.49% |
| $150,000 | $107,678 | $8,973 | 28.21% |
| $200,000 | $140,464 | $11,705 | 29.77% |
Hourly wage to take-home pay in Missouri
Based on 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year (2,080 hours).
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Kept per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $26,739 | $12.86 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $31,468 | $15.13 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $34,621 | $16.64 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $42,484 | $20.42 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $50,360 | $24.21 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $64,455 | $30.99 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $78,076 | $37.54 |
$60,000 in Missouri by pay period
| Paid | Paychecks a year | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $933.51 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,867.03 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 | $2,022.61 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $4,045.23 |
What a raise is worth in Missouri
Your last dollars are taxed more heavily than your first. This is how much of an extra $1,000 of salary reaches your bank account.
| Current salary | You keep of the next $1,000 | Goes to taxes |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $758 | $242 |
| $60,000 | $757 | $243 |
| $100,000 | $595 | $405 |
| $150,000 | $637 | $364 |
How Missouri ranks for take-home pay
On a $60,000 salary, Missouri ranks 21st of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay, at $48,543 a year. The top-ranked states, which take nothing from wages, leave $50,390, which is $1,847 more. Oregon leaves the least, $45,992. Among its neighbors, Tennessee leaves the most ($50,390) and Illinois the least ($47,565). The ranking is before any city or county income tax. See the full ranking of all states.
Take-home pay in Missouri vs. neighboring states
| State | Take-home on $60,000 | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $48,543 | — |
| Arkansas | $48,658 | +$115 |
| Iowa | $48,762 | +$219 |
| Illinois | $47,565 | −$978 |
| Kansas | $47,842 | −$701 |
| Kentucky | $48,408 | −$135 |
| Nebraska | $48,540 | −$3 |
| Oklahoma | $48,236 | −$307 |
| Tennessee | $50,390 | +$1,847 |
Before any city or county income tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Missouri takes home about $48,543 a year in 2026, or $4,045.23 a month. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,847 of Missouri income tax.
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri taxes wages at rates from 2% to 4.7%.
What is taken out of a paycheck in Missouri?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), Missouri income tax.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Missouri?
Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes. A single filer in Missouri keeps about $34,621 of it in 2026: $1,331.57 every two weeks, or $16.64 for each hour worked.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Missouri?
A $100,000 salary leaves a single filer in Missouri about $75,510 a year in 2026, or $6,293 a month. Total taxes come to 24.49% of pay.
Is Missouri a good state for take-home pay?
On a $60,000 salary Missouri ranks 21st out of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay. A worker keeps $1,847 a year less than in the top-ranked states and $2,551 more than in Oregon, which leaves the least.
How much of a raise do I keep in Missouri?
At $60,000, an extra $1,000 of salary adds about $757 to your take-home pay in Missouri. The rest goes to federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Missouri income tax.
What does this calculator not include?
It assumes a single filer with one job who takes the standard deduction. It does not include 401(k) or health insurance deductions, tax credits for children, or city and county income taxes.
Sources and limits
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: federal brackets and standard deduction for 2026
- Social Security Administration: 2026 contribution and benefit base
- Missouri tax agency, 2026 figures
Estimates for tax year 2026. Not tax advice. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits and deductions.
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