Missouri paycheck calculator
What you'll take home in Missouri after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax rates from 2% to 4.7%.
Take-home pay in Missouri at common wages
| Pay | Gross per check | Federal | Social Security + Medicare | Missouri tax | Take-home per check | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12/hour | $960.00 | $34.08 | $73.44 | $9.11 | $843.37 | $21,928 |
| $15/hour | $1,200.00 | $60.15 | $91.80 | $20.35 | $1,027.70 | $26,720 |
| $18/hour | $1,440.00 | $88.95 | $110.16 | $31.63 | $1,209.26 | $31,441 |
| $20/hour | $1,600.00 | $108.15 | $122.40 | $39.15 | $1,330.30 | $34,588 |
| $25/hour | $2,000.00 | $156.15 | $153.00 | $57.95 | $1,632.90 | $42,455 |
| $30/hour | $2,400.00 | $204.15 | $183.60 | $76.75 | $1,935.50 | $50,323 |
| $35,000/year | $1,346.15 | $77.69 | $102.98 | $27.22 | $1,138.26 | $29,595 |
| $50,000/year | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.12 | $54.33 | $1,574.71 | $40,942 |
| $75,000/year | $2,884.62 | $295.00 | $220.67 | $99.53 | $2,269.42 | $59,005 |
Single filer, no dependents, paid every two weeks, 40 hours a week, no overtime or pre-tax benefits, W-4 Step 2 unchecked.
How Missouri taxes your paycheck
Missouri uses tax brackets, so each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income inside that bracket. 2026 brackets:
| Rate | Taxable income (all filers) |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 to $1,348 |
| 2% | $1,348 to $2,696 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 to $4,044 |
| 3% | $4,044 to $5,392 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 to $6,740 |
| 4% | $6,740 to $8,088 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 to $9,436 |
| 4.7% | Over $9,436 |
Before the brackets apply:
- Starts from the federal standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly.
Local taxes
Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax. You can enter your exact local rate in the calculator.
Federal taxes on every paycheck
Federal income tax is withheld using the IRS percentage method in Publication 15-T for 2026, based on your W-4. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 a year, and Medicare takes 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. These are the same in every state.
Questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri's 2026 rate is 2% to 4.7%, applied after the deductions listed above.
How much is $15 an hour after taxes in Missouri?
About $1,028 every two weeks, or $26,720 a year, for a single worker with no pre-tax benefits working 40 hours a week.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Missouri?
About $1,330 every two weeks, or $34,588 a year, under the same assumptions.
Why is my real paycheck different?
Health insurance, retirement savings, your W-4 answers, overtime, tips and local taxes all change your paycheck. Enter yours in the full calculator for an exact estimate.
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Sources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026) · Federal income tax withholding
- Tax Foundation · 2026 state income tax rates and deductions
These are estimates for planning, not tax advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes and benefits can change the exact amount. Leftover Planner is not affiliated with the IRS or any state agency.