Missouri Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Missouri takes home about $48,507 a year, or $1,866 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,865.66
$48,507.33 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $72.41 | $1,882.67 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,865.66 | $48,507.33 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 11.5%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Missouri paycheck taxes in 2026
Missouri taxes income in brackets from 2% to 4.7% after the federal standard deduction. The top 4.7% rate starts at just $9,436 of taxable income.
- Missouri uses the same standard deduction as the federal return: $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household, $32,200 married.
- The first $1,348 of taxable income is tax-free, and the top 4.7% rate applies above $9,436, so most workers pay 4.7% on most of their income.
- Missouri also lets lower and middle earners deduct part of their federal income tax on the yearly return. That isn’t included here, so your actual Missouri tax may be slightly lower.
- Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax, which this calculator doesn’t include.
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Missouri taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
Missouri income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (all filers) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $16,100 | $32,200 | $24,150 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $1,883 of Missouri income tax, or 3.1% of pay.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Missouri
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,377 | $2,781 | $1,284 |
| $50,000 | $40,942 | $3,412 | $1,575 |
| $60,000 | $48,507 | $4,042 | $1,866 |
| $75,000 | $59,005 | $4,917 | $2,269 |
| $100,000 | $75,417 | $6,285 | $2,901 |
| $150,000 | $107,678 | $8,973 | $4,141 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Missouri vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $943 more a year in Missouri than in Illinois. Tennessee leaves you about $1,883 more than Missouri. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $1,883 | $48,507 | — |
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 | +$1,883 |
| Iowa | $1,628 | $48,762 | +$254 |
| Arkansas | $1,732 | $48,658 | +$150 |
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 | −$100 |
| Nebraska | $2,124 | $48,266 | −$242 |
| Oklahoma | $2,155 | $48,236 | −$272 |
| Kansas | $2,548 | $47,842 | −$666 |
| Illinois | $2,825 | $47,565 | −$943 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri taxes income in brackets from 2% to 4.7% after the federal standard deduction. The top 4.7% rate starts at just $9,436 of taxable income.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Missouri is about $48,507 a year after tax, or about $1,866 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Missouri income tax and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to Missouri’s:
- West Virginia paycheck calculator 2.11%–4.58% income tax
- New Mexico paycheck calculator 0%–5.9% income tax
- Arkansas paycheck calculator 0%–3.7% income tax
- Montana paycheck calculator 0%–5.65% income tax
- Vermont paycheck calculator 0%–8.75% income tax
- South Carolina paycheck calculator 1.99%–5.21% income tax
Compare take-home pay in all 48 states
Side income or gig work in Missouri?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Missouri state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Missouri’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- Missouri DOR: 2026 withholding tax formula
- USDA National Finance Center: Missouri 2026 withholding
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .