State Tax Guide · Missouri · 2026
Missouri Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Missouri withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Missouri have income tax?
Missouri levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
Missouri tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 0% to 4.7%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 0%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5%, 4.7%
Official source: https://dor.mo.gov/forms/Withholding%20Formula_2026.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Missouri withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $936 | $33,384 | $1,284.00 |
| $60,000 | $1,872 | $48,518 | $1,866.08 |
| $80,000 | $2,834 | $62,276 | $2,395.23 |
| $100,000 | $3,770 | $75,410 | $2,900.38 |
| $150,000 | $6,110 | $107,681 | $4,141.58 |
How to reduce Missouri tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Missouri guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default single-filer method includes a $16,100 standard deduction or pre-bracket deduction amount.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Missouri withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
Missouri salary after taxes
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Calculate your Missouri take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Missouri have an income tax?
Missouri levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the Missouri income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 0% to 4.7% for the modeled withholding path.
How much Missouri tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Missouri withholding on a $75,000 salary is $2,600 per year, or $100.00 per biweekly paycheck.
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