Missouri paycheck Calculator
Missouri applies progressive state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,866
Effective tax rate
19.2%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| MO state income tax | $72 | $1,883 |
| Net pay | $1,866 | $48,507 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- MO state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,866 ($48,507 per year). Effective tax rate 19.2%.
How Missouri taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Missouri uses graduated rates with a $16,100 standard deduction for single filers ($32,200 married filing jointly) in 2026.
MO state brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $1,348 – $2,696 | 2.000% |
| $2,696 – $4,044 | 2.500% |
| $4,044 – $5,392 | 3.000% |
| $5,392 – $6,740 | 3.500% |
| $6,740 – $8,088 | 4.000% |
| $8,088 – $9,436 | 4.500% |
| $9,436 – and above | 4.700% |
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,377 | $1,284 |
| $60,000 | $48,507 | $1,866 |
| $80,000 | $62,287 | $2,396 |
| $100,000 | $75,417 | $2,901 |
| $150,000 | $107,678 | $4,141 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- Iowa: $48,722 net (single, annual estimate)
- Illinois: $47,420 net (single, annual estimate)
- Kentucky: $48,408 net (single, annual estimate)
- Tennessee: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
- Arkansas: $48,234 net (single, annual estimate)
- Oklahoma: $48,191 net (single, annual estimate)
- Kansas: $47,331 net (single, annual estimate)
- Nebraska: $48,364 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Missouri have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Missouri withholds state income tax using progressive brackets on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a MO paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and MO state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Missouri paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.