Missouri taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Missouri, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Missouri at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 2%–4.7% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,847 |
| Local income taxes | In some cities or counties |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,543 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 21st of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $15.00 an hour |
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How Missouri taxes wages
| 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.
Take-home pay in Missouri by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,408 | $2,784 |
| $60,000 | $48,543 | $4,045 |
| $80,000 | $62,349 | $5,196 |
| $100,000 | $75,510 | $6,293 |
| $150,000 | $107,678 | $8,973 |
Missouri and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2%–4.7% | $48,543 | $15.00 |
| Arkansas | 2%–3.7% | $48,658 | $11.00 |
| Iowa | 3.8% | $48,762 | $7.25 |
| Illinois | 4.95% | $47,565 | $15.00 |
| Kansas | 5.2%–5.58% | $47,842 | $7.25 |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $48,408 | $7.25 |
| Nebraska | 2.46%–4.55% | $48,540 | $15.00 |
| Oklahoma | 2.5%–4.5% | $48,236 | $7.25 |
| Tennessee | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
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