2026 federal, state and local taxes
Estimate your 2026 Missouri income tax. On $75,000, a single filer pays about $2,588 in state tax, plus federal tax and FICA.
| Item | Annual | Monthly (÷12) | Bi-Weekly (÷26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $100,000 | $8,333 | $3,846 |
| Pre-Tax Deductions (401k + Health/HSA) | -$8,400 | -$700 | -$323 |
| Federal Income Tax (after Credits) | -$11,322 | -$944 | -$435 |
| Social Security Tax (6.2%) | -$6,051 | -$504 | -$233 |
| Medicare Tax (1.45% + 0.9% Additional) | -$1,415 | -$118 | -$54 |
| State Income Tax (Missouri) | -$3,368 | -$281 | -$130 |
| Take-Home Pay | $69,444 | $5,787 | $2,671 |
| Bracket Rate | Bracket Range | Your Income in Bracket | Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $25,100 | $5,522 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $0 | $0 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $0 | $0 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 37% | $640,600 – and up | $0 | $0 |
| Gross Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA Tax | Missouri State Tax | Total Tax | Effective Rate | Net Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,413 | $9,058 | 18.1% | $40,942 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,588 | $15,995 | 21.3% | $59,005 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,763 | $24,583 | 24.6% | $75,417 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,938 | $33,234 | 26.6% | $91,766 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,113 | $42,322 | 28.2% | $107,678 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,463 | $59,536 | 29.8% | $140,464 |
| $300,000 | $68,134 | $16,689 | $13,163 | $97,986 | 32.7% | $202,014 |
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | $0 – $1,348 | $0 – $1,348 |
| 2.00% | $1,348 – $2,696 | $1,348 – $2,696 |
| 2.50% | $2,696 – $4,044 | $2,696 – $4,044 |
| 3.00% | $4,044 – $5,392 | $4,044 – $5,392 |
| 3.50% | $5,392 – $6,740 | $5,392 – $6,740 |
| 4.00% | $6,740 – $8,088 | $6,740 – $8,088 |
| 4.50% | $8,088 – $9,436 | $8,088 – $9,436 |
| 4.70% | $9,436 and up | $9,436 and up |
Rates apply to taxable income, after Missouri's deductions and exemptions. Each rate covers only the income inside its range.
| State | Income Tax | Top Rate | Tax on $75,000 (Single) | Tax on $150,000 (Joint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Flat | 4.95% | $3,568 | $7,135 |
| Kansas | Graduated | 5.58% | $3,385 | $6,713 |
| Oklahoma | Graduated | 4.50% | $2,830 | $5,659 |
| Arkansas | Graduated | 3.90% | $2,712 | $5,512 |
| Missouri | Graduated | 4.70% | $2,588 | $5,356 |
| Nebraska | Graduated | 4.55% | $2,533 | $5,066 |
| Kentucky | Flat | 3.50% | $2,507 | $5,132 |
| Iowa | Flat | 3.80% | $2,198 | $4,396 |
| Tennessee | None | — | $0 | $0 |
Single filer, wages only, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. County taxes are included where every resident pays one (Maryland).
Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
Missouri has a graduated income tax with 7 rates, from 2.00% up to 4.70%, which starts at $9,436 of taxable income for every filing status. Before the rates apply, Missouri gives a standard deduction of $16,100 ($32,200 for married couples filing jointly). Missouri does not tax capital gains at all.
A single filer earning $75,000 in wages pays about $2,588 in Missouri tax, 3.5% of pay. That is 28th of 51, near the middle, and $8 less than the typical state ($2,596). A married couple earning $150,000 pays about $5,356.
Kansas City and St. Louis charge a 1% earnings tax on residents and on people who work there.
In Missouri, about $75,417, or $6,285 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $3,763 of Missouri tax.
Missouri's top rate is 4.70%, on taxable income above $9,436 for every filing status. Only the income above that line pays the top rate.
Missouri does not tax Social Security, but pensions and 401(k) or IRA withdrawals are taxed like other income.
On a $75,000 salary, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska and Tennessee take less than Missouri, while Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma take more. The table on this page has the amounts.