Missouri Paycheck Calculator 2026
Updated for the 2026 tax year · Last updated June 11, 2026
Estimated take-home pay in Missouri
$52,290 / year
$4,357 per month · $2,011 per bi-weekly paycheck · effective tax rate 19.6%
| Breakdown | Annual | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $65,000 | $5,417 | $2,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,620 | −$468 | −$216 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$4,030 | −$336 | −$155 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$943 | −$79 | −$36 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$2,118 | −$176 | −$81 |
| Take-home pay | $52,290 | $4,357 | $2,011 |
Estimates assume a single filer taking the 2026 federal standard deduction ($16,100), with no pre-tax benefits or additional withholdings. For guidance only — not tax advice.
How your Missouri paycheck is calculated
- •Missouri's brackets are so compressed that the 4.7% top rate starts at just $9,436 of taxable income.
- •Missouri conforms to the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single for 2026).
- •Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on residents and on work performed in the city, excluded here.
- •Missouri exempted capital gains from income tax starting 2025 — a first among states with an income tax.
Missouri income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,348 | 0.0% |
| $1,348 – $2,696 | 2.0% |
| $2,696 – $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 – $5,392 | 3.0% |
| $5,392 – $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 – $8,088 | 4.0% |
| $8,088 – $9,436 | 4.5% |
| $9,436 and up | 4.7% |
Real take-home pay examples in Missouri
Annual salary $65,000
$52,290 take-home / year
$4,357 per month · effective tax rate 19.6%
Annual salary $85,000
$65,570 take-home / year
$5,464 per month · effective tax rate 22.9%
Missouri paycheck FAQ
How much is $65,000 after taxes in Missouri?
For the 2026 tax year, a single filer earning $65,000 in Missouri takes home about $52,290 per year, or $4,357 per month — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
What taxes are deducted from a paycheck in Missouri?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and Missouri state income tax.
What is the Missouri state income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri uses graduated brackets ranging from 2.00% to 4.70% in 2026. The top rate applies to taxable income above $9,436 for single filers.
Are bonuses taxed in Missouri?
Yes. Bonuses are subject to federal supplemental withholding (typically 22%) plus Missouri state withholding.
Got a bonus?
Bonuses are taxed differently from regular pay — at a flat federal supplemental rate. See your bonus take-home with the Missouri bonus tax calculator.
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Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal brackets and standard deduction); SSA 2026 fact sheet ($184,500 Social Security wage base); Missouri Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026).
Calculator assumptions: The 1% Kansas City / St. Louis earnings taxes are excluded.