Missouri take-home pay at a glance
At $75,000, Missouri ranks #26 of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay, where #1 keeps the most. With no pre-tax deductions, your total tax rate there is about 21.3%, including Social Security and Medicare. A married couple earning $120,000 with two children takes home about $101,234 a year.
| Salary | State tax | Take-home | Per check |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,413 | $40,942 | $1,575 |
| $75,000 | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269 |
| $100,000 | $3,763 | $75,417 | $2,901 |
| $150,000 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $4,141 |
Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare are the same in every state. At $75,000 they come to $7,670 and $5,738 a year. Examples assume a single filer paid every two weeks, with the standard deduction and no 401(k), health premiums, or local taxes. "Per check" is one of 26 biweekly paychecks. Use the calculator above for your own numbers.
Missouri income tax brackets (2026)
Missouri has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets in 2026, from 2% up to 4.7%. The top rate starts at $9,436 of taxable income for single filers. Missouri offers a standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers ($32,200 for married couples).
| Rate | Taxable income (single) |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $1,348 |
| 2% | $1,349 – $2,696 |
| 2.5% | $2,697 – $4,044 |
| 3% | $4,045 – $5,392 |
| 3.5% | $5,393 – $6,740 |
| 4% | $6,741 – $8,088 |
| 4.5% | $8,089 – $9,436 |
| 4.7% | $9,437 and up |
The same brackets apply to married couples filing jointly.
Head of household filers use the single brackets in this calculator, so results are approximate for that status. Source: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
Things that change a Missouri paycheck
- Local taxes: Kansas City and St. Louis each charge a 1% earnings tax on residents and on people who work there.
- Missouri lets you deduct part of federal income tax paid; this estimate does not.
Missouri vs. neighboring states
| State | State tax at $75,000 | Take-home at $75,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $59,394 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | $58,025 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,592 |
| Arkansas | $2,287 | $59,305 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | $58,763 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | $58,207 |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $59,060 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Yes. Missouri taxes income at rates from 2% to 4.7% in 2026.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $59,005 a year, or $4,917 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That's after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, and $2,588 of Missouri taxes.
Does Missouri tax 401(k) contributions?
No. Like most states, Missouri lets traditional 401(k) contributions lower your state taxable income, as well as your federal income tax.
What is the sales tax in Missouri?
The statewide rate is 4.23%, and local taxes add 4.22% on average for a combined 8.45%. Rates as of July 1, 2026.