TaxWrenPaychecks in Missouri for 2026
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $59,059 a year ($2,271 every two weeks) after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,534 of Missouri income tax.
That is the 26th highest take-home pay of 51 (50 states and DC) for this salary, right at the national median.
Of its neighbors, Tennessee, Iowa and Kentucky would leave you with more: up to $2,534 a year in Tennessee.
Missouri also has local (county or city) income taxes. They average 0.18% of adjusted gross income statewide (2023 IRS and Census data compiled by the Tax Foundation) and are not included in these estimates.
Missouri salary after taxes
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $912 | $33,408 | $1,285 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,368 | $40,987 | $1,576 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,847 | $48,543 | $1,867 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,534 | $59,059 | $2,271 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,670 | $75,510 | $2,904 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,894 | $91,810 | $3,531 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,113 | $107,678 | $4,141 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,463 | $140,464 | $5,402 |
Missouri vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary, single filer.
| State | State taxes | Total tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,534 | $15,941 | $59,059 |
| Arkansas | $2,575 | $15,982 | $59,018 |
| Iowa | $2,198 | $15,606 | $59,394 |
| Illinois | $3,568 | $16,975 | $58,025 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | $16,793 | $58,207 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $15,915 | $59,085 |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $15,940 | $59,060 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | $16,237 | $58,763 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $13,408 | $61,593 |
How Missouri taxes changed
For 2026, Missouri raised the single standard deduction from $15,750 to $16,100. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $2,754 to $2,735 (−$19).
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Standard deduction (single) | $15,750 | $16,100 |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $2,754 | $2,735 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,761 | $59,059 |
Each year uses that year's federal and Missouri rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. Federal changes · All data updates
Sources: Missouri revenue department, Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, SSA. See our methodology.
Missouri paycheck FAQ
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $59,059 a year, or $4,922 a month, for a single filer in 2026 with no pre-tax deductions. Total tax is $15,941 (21.3% of salary).
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $75,510 a year, or $2,904 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026.
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Missouri has a graduated income tax with 7 rates from 2% to 4.7%; the top rate starts at $9,436 of taxable income for single filers.
Do 401(k) contributions lower my taxes?
Yes. Traditional 401(k) and 403(b) contributions come out before federal income tax, which lowers your tax bill, although Social Security and Medicare still apply to them. Add your contributions under "Make it more accurate".