Take Home Pay for Missouri (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Missouri (MO) Key Facts
State Income Tax
4.8%
Sales Tax Rate
4.225%
Property Tax Rate
0.97%
Overall State Tax Burden
10.0% combined rates
How This Calculator Works in Missouri
This calculator estimates your take-home pay in Missouri, factoring in federal income tax, FICA, and Missouri's state income tax.
Missouri Overview
Take-home pay in Missouri is affected by federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax at up to 4.8%. Kansas City and St. Louis impose local earnings taxes (1%) on wages earned within city limits.
How Missouri Compares
Missouri's combined rates (income: 4.8%, sales: 4.225%, property: 0.97%) compare to Illinois (4.95%, 6.25%, 2.27%) and Kansas (5.7%, 6.5%, 1.41%).
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4.95% | Illinois has an income tax rate of 4.95%. |
| Kansas | 5.7% | Kansas has an income tax rate of 5.7%. |
| Arkansas | 3.9% | Arkansas has an income tax rate of 3.9%. |
Missouri's income tax rate of 4.8% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Missouri Residents
- 1Missouri state income tax at up to 4.8% reduces your take-home pay on every paycheck.
- 2Kansas City and St. Louis impose local earnings taxes (1%) on wages earned within city limits.
- 3Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and FSA contributions reduce both federal and state taxable income, increasing your net pay.
- 4Your effective tax rate is typically lower than your marginal rate, especially in progressive tax states.
- 5After major life changes (marriage, new child, job change), review both federal W-4 and state withholding forms to optimize take-home pay.