Missouri paycheck calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Missouri after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Missouri income tax. Hourly or salary.
What comes out of your paycheck in MissouriHourly take-home pay in Missouri
Full time (40 hours a week), biweekly paycheck, single filer with one job and no deductions.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $1,200.00 | −$60.15 | −$91.80 | −$20.00 | $1,028.05 | 85.7% | $26,729 |
| $20/h | $1,600.00 | −$108.15 | −$122.40 | −$39.00 | $1,330.45 | 83.2% | $34,592 |
| $25/h | $2,000.00 | −$156.15 | −$153.00 | −$58.00 | $1,632.85 | 81.6% | $42,454 |
| $30/h | $2,400.00 | −$204.15 | −$183.60 | −$77.00 | $1,935.25 | 80.6% | $50,317 |
| $40/h | $3,200.00 | −$364.38 | −$244.80 | −$114.00 | $2,476.82 | 77.4% | $64,397 |
Salary after taxes in Missouri
Annual salary split into 26 paychecks.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | −$146.92 | −$147.11 | −$54.00 | $1,575.05 | 81.9% | $40,951 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | −$295.00 | −$220.68 | −$100.00 | $2,268.94 | 78.7% | $58,992 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | −$506.54 | −$294.23 | −$145.00 | $2,900.38 | 75.4% | $75,410 |
Missouri deductions, line by line
Example at $22 an hour, 80 hours, biweekly paycheck.
Missouri · −$47.00
This is Missouri state income tax. It uses the official formula: your pay is annualized, the standard deduction for your filing status is subtracted, the rates (up to 4.7%) are applied and the result is rounded to the whole dollar.
Source: Missouri DOR, Withholding Tax Formula (2026)Missouri cities with a local tax
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The assumptions behind the estimate
Assumes you filed Form MO W-4 checking your filing status: single ($16,100 annual standard deduction), head of household ($24,150) or married with a spouse who does not work ($32,200). If you are married and your spouse also works, Missouri withholds as single and your actual deduction will be higher. No additional or reduced withholding.
What is not included
Does not include the St. Louis payroll expense tax (0.5%), which the employer pays and is not taken out of your pay. It also does not figure refunds for days worked outside the city.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Missouri?
At $20 an hour and 40 hours a week, a biweekly paycheck of $1,600.00 has $108.15 of federal income tax, $122.40 of Social Security and Medicare and $39.00 of state taxes withheld. You take home $1,330.45, or 83.2%. This is an estimate for a single filer with one job and no deductions.
Does Missouri have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. This is Missouri state income tax.
Are there city or county taxes in Missouri?
Yes. In Missouri we calculate 2 cities, counties or districts with a local tax. Choose where you live and where you work in the calculator to include it.
Is overtime taxed more?
There is no special rate for overtime: it is added to your pay for the period and withholding is figured on the total, which is why the check grows less than you expect. From 2025 through 2028 you can deduct from federal income tax the extra half of your overtime (up to $12,500; $25,000 if married) if your income is under $150,000; it only lowers each paycheck's withholding if you entered it on your W-4.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It uses the official 2026 withholding rules from the IRS and Missouri. It is still an estimate: your employer knows your W-4, your deductions and your year-to-date earnings. It is not tax or legal advice.
Official sources
- IRS, Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare
- Missouri DOR, 2026 Missouri Withholding Tax Formula
- Missouri DOR, Employer's Tax Guide (Form 4282, Revised 03-2026) — incluye el Form MO W-4 (Revised 12-2025), pág. 15
- Missouri DOR, 2026 Missouri Income Tax Withholding Table — Bi-Weekly (actualizada 11/01/2025)