Missouri Paycheck Calculator
See exactly what you keep after taxes in Missouri — enter your pay for an instant, itemized take-home breakdown.
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How Missouri take-home pay is calculated
Missouri keeps a relatively light touch on take-home pay, with a top marginal income tax rate of just 4.7% for 2025 — down from 4.8% the prior year — and the first $1,313 of taxable income taxed at 0%. Because the state conforms to the generous federal standard deduction ($15,750 single / $31,500 joint), many lower- and middle-income workers shield a large share of wages before any state tax applies. Workers in Kansas City or St. Louis, however, owe an additional 1% local earnings tax that further trims their paychecks.
Federal income tax
Progressive 10%–37%, applied after the federal standard deduction ($15,000 single / $30,000 married for 2025).
Social Security
6.2% of wages up to the $176,100 wage base.
Medicare
1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000.
Missouri state income tax
Progressive 2% – 4.7%.
401(k) — optional
Pre-tax contributions lower your taxable income for both federal and state tax.
- Top marginal rate dropped to 4.7% for 2025, reduced from 4.8% after revenue triggers under SB 3 were met
- Missouri's brackets are identical for single and married-filing-combined filers, with eight tiers and the first $1,313 taxed at 0%
- The state ties its standard deduction to the federal amount, $15,750 for single and $31,500 for joint filers in 2025
Missouri paycheck — frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Missouri? +
In Missouri, federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and Missouri state income tax (2% – 4.7%) are withheld. Total withholding typically lands around 25%–35% of gross pay, depending on income and filing status.
What is take-home pay? +
Take-home pay (net pay) is the amount that actually reaches your bank account after all taxes and deductions are subtracted from your gross salary. It is always lower than your headline salary.
Does Missouri have a state income tax? +
Yes. Missouri has a progressive state income tax (2% – 4.7%), charged on top of federal income tax.
Is this Missouri paycheck calculator accurate? +
It gives a close estimate using 2025 federal and Missouri tax brackets, the standard deduction and FICA. Your actual paycheck can vary based on local taxes, additional withholdings, benefits and your W-4. It is an estimate, not tax advice.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only using 2025 tax figures and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Actual withholding depends on your W-4, local taxes, benefits, and other factors. Verify with a qualified professional or the relevant tax authority.