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Missouri Paycheck Calculator
Your Missouri Take-Home Pay
$0.00
per 2 weeks
Annual: $0.00
Where is your money going?
Take Home0%
Federal Tax0%
FICA (SS + Medicare)0%
State & Local Tax0%
Gross Pay$0.00
Pre-Tax Deductions$0.00
Federal Income Tax$0.00
Social Security (6.2%)$0.00
Medicare (1.45%)$0.00
Missouri State Tax$0.00
SDI / State Insurance$0.00
Local Tax$0.00
Post-Tax Deductions$0.00
💚 Take-Home Pay$0.00
Effective tax rate: 0%
⚠️ Local Tax Note: Kansas City levies a 1% earnings tax. St. Louis levies a 1% earnings tax. These apply if you live or work in those cities.
Missouri State Income Tax Rates (2025)
Missouri has been cutting income taxes, with the top rate dropping from 5.4% to 4.8% in 2024. Kansas City and St. Louis levy a 1% earnings tax on top of state taxes for those who live or work there.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1,121 | 1.5% |
| $1,122–$2,242 | 2.0% |
| $2,243–$3,363 | 2.5% |
| $3,364–$4,484 | 3.0% |
| $4,485–$5,605 | 3.5% |
| $5,606–$6,726 | 4.0% |
| $6,727–$7,847 | 4.5% |
| $7,848–$8,968 | 5.0% |
| Over $8,968 | 4.8% |
The minimum wage in Missouri is $12.30/hr as of 2025. Missouri's minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
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How to Calculate Your Missouri Paycheck
Your Missouri take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a Missouri payroll calculator, Missouri salary calculator, Missouri income calculator, and Missouri take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "MO paycheck calculator" or "missouri wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- Missouri State Income Tax — calculated using Missouri's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 4.8%)
- Local/County Tax — Kansas City levies a 1% earnings tax. St. Louis levies a 1% earnings tax. These apply if you live or work in those cities.
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income
Frequently Asked Questions — Missouri Paycheck
Missouri's top income tax rate is 4.8%. The state uses a graduated bracket system.
Missouri income tax is calculated on your annual taxable income. For paycheck withholding, your employer annualizes your per-period pay, calculates the annual tax, then divides by your pay periods per year.
The minimum wage in Missouri is $12.30/hr. This exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
Kansas City levies a 1% earnings tax. St. Louis levies a 1% earnings tax. These apply if you live or work in those cities.
Contributing to pre-tax accounts like a 401(k), HSA, or FSA reduces your Missouri taxable income dollar-for-dollar. A $500/month 401(k) contribution can save $24/month in Missouri state tax alone.