Missouri Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Missouri taxes income in 8 brackets from 0% to 4.7% on income above $16,100 (single filer). $20 an hour for 40 hours a week takes home about $1,330.30 every two weeks (single filer).
Take-home pay
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| Paycheck | Year | |
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| 401(k) | ||
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| Federal income tax | ||
| Social Security (6.2%) | ||
| Medicare (1.45% + 0.9%) | ||
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Figures are estimates for tax year 2026, rules checked October 12, 2026. They leave out local income taxes, tax credits and W-4 adjustments, so your paycheck can differ. Not tax or legal advice.
Hourly pay after taxes in Missouri
40 hours a week, single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026.
| Hourly rate | Yearly pay | State tax a year | Paycheck | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $31,200 | $529.07 | $1,027.70 | $2,227 |
| $18 an hour | $37,440 | $822.35 | $1,209.26 | $2,620 |
| $20 an hour | $41,600 | $1,018 | $1,330.30 | $2,882 |
| $22 an hour | $45,760 | $1,213 | $1,451.34 | $3,145 |
| $25 an hour | $52,000 | $1,507 | $1,632.90 | $3,538 |
| $30 an hour | $62,400 | $1,995 | $1,935.50 | $4,194 |
| $35 an hour | $72,800 | $2,484 | $2,213.87 | $4,797 |
Salaries after taxes in Missouri
Missouri paycheck rules for 2026
- Missouri taxes income in 8 brackets from 0% to 4.7% on income above $16,100 (single filer).
- Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax, and Missouri lets you deduct part of your federal income tax; neither is included.
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) apply in every state.
- Minimum wage: $15 an hour. Missouri minimum wage →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Missouri have a state income tax?
Missouri taxes income in 8 brackets from 0% to 4.7% on income above $16,100 (single filer).
What is $20 an hour after taxes in Missouri?
About $1,330.30 every two weeks, or $34,588 a year from $41,600 of pay, for a single filer working 40 hours a week, after $1,018 of Missouri income tax.
What is a $50,000 salary after taxes in Missouri?
$40,942 a year, or $1,574.72 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is $1,413 a year less than in a state with no income tax.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 weekly paycheck in Missouri?
About $183.55, leaving $816.45: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $28.97 state income tax (single filer).
Are there local income taxes in Missouri?
Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax, and Missouri lets you deduct part of your federal income tax; neither is included.
Does Missouri take anything else out of paychecks?
Not for state disability or paid leave insurance. Beyond federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax, any other deductions come from your employer's benefits.
What is the minimum wage in Missouri?
The minimum wage that applies in Missouri is $15 an hour. Full time, that is $31,200 a year before tax.
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