Local Tax — MO
St. Louis, MO Local Income Tax 2026
Rates, rules, and an exact take-home calculator for residents and workers in St. Louis, MO.
St. Louis, MO local tax rates (2026)
Tax type: Flat wage tax
Resident rate: 1%
Non-resident rate: 1%
Resident vs non-resident rates
Residents of St. Louis, MO pay 1% on all wages. Non-residents who work in St. Louis, MO pay a lower rate of 1%. The residency distinction matters if you live outside the city but work within it.
How to calculate your take-home in St. Louis, MO
Your take-home pay in St. Louis, MO is reduced by four layers of taxes: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), MO state income tax, and the St. Louis, MO local tax. Use the calculator below to see all four components broken out for your specific salary and pay frequency.
Calculate your exact St. Louis, MO take-home — local tax included.
Open calculator for St. Louis, MO →Note: City of St. Louis individual earnings tax is 1% for residents regardless of where they work and for nonresidents working in the city.
Official local-tax source: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/collector/earnings-tax/individual-earnings-tax-info.cfm
Frequently asked questions
Does St. Louis, MO have a local income tax?
Yes. St. Louis, MO (MO) has a local flat wage tax. The resident rate is 1% and the non-resident rate is 1%.
Who pays the St. Louis, MO local tax?
Both residents of St. Louis, MO and non-residents who work within the city limits owe the tax, though at different rates.
How is the St. Louis, MO local tax withheld?
Employers in St. Louis, MO are typically required to withhold local income tax from employee wages and remit it to the local tax authority. If you are self-employed or your employer does not withhold, you may need to pay estimated local taxes directly.
How does the St. Louis, MO local tax affect my take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary, the modeled St. Louis, MO local tax would reduce take-home by approximately $750 per year. Use the calculator below to see the exact impact for your specific salary.
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