Missouri Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in Missouri, take-home pay is about $48,507 a year, or $1,865.67 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
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Take-home pay: $1,865.67 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Missouri income tax | −$72.41 | −$1,882.67 |
| Take-home pay | $1,865.67 | $48,507.33 |
How Missouri taxes your paycheck
Missouri withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 4.7%.
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: Missouri's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in Missouri by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $529.07 | $26,720.13 | $1,027.70 |
| $20 an hour | $1,017.87 | $34,587.73 | $1,330.30 |
| $25 an hour | $1,506.67 | $42,455.33 | $1,632.90 |
| $30 an hour | $1,995.47 | $50,322.93 | $1,935.50 |
| $40 an hour | $2,973.07 | $64,388.13 | $2,476.47 |
| $50,000 a year | $1,412.67 | $40,942.33 | $1,574.71 |
| $60,000 a year | $1,882.67 | $48,507.33 | $1,865.67 |
| $75,000 a year | $2,587.67 | $59,004.83 | $2,269.42 |
| $100,000 a year | $3,762.67 | $75,417.33 | $2,900.67 |
| $125,000 a year | $4,937.67 | $91,765.83 | $3,529.46 |
| $150,000 a year | $6,112.67 | $107,678.33 | $4,141.47 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
Missouri vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 |
| Iowa | $1,746 | $48,644 |
| Arkansas | $1,795 | $48,595 |
| Missouri | $1,883 | $48,507 |
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 |
| Nebraska | $2,124 | $48,266 |
| Oklahoma | $2,155 | $48,236 |
| Kansas | $2,548 | $47,842 |
| Illinois | $2,825 | $47,565 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Missouri's income tax on wages?
Missouri withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 4.7%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
About $48,507 a year, or $1,865.67 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do Missouri employees pay?
Missouri has no employee payroll deductions such as disability or paid leave insurance, so the only payroll taxes are federal: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
It leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.