Missouri Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay after federal & Missouri taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Sep 19, 2023
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Overview of Missouri
Missouri has over 6 million (2020), and its major industries include aerospace, food processing, chemicals, printing/publishing, electrical equipment, and beer. The median household income is $53,578 (2017), lower than the national median of $61,372.
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 0% to 5.4%
- a resident of St. Louis or Kansas City is subjected to local income tax of 1%
- no state payroll tax
- has a standard deduction and no exemption
From Wikipedia
Understanding your Missouri paycheck
Understanding how your paycheck is calculated is crucial as an employee in Missouri. Your paycheck is the sum of your gross pay, deductions, and taxes. Deductions include amounts taken out of your paycheck for taxes, insurance premiums, and retirement contributions. All employees are subject to mandatory deductions for federal taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. Missouri employees are also subject to state income tax and unemployment insurance deductions from their paychecks.
Filling out a W-4 form is necessary to calculate the amount of federal income tax that should be withheld from your paycheck. The IRS revised the W-4 form, eliminating allowances. Instead, you provide information on your filing status, dependents, and other sources of income. Based on this information, your employer calculates the appropriate amount of federal income tax to withhold.
Social Security tax is a fixed percentage of your gross pay, with a maximum taxable earnings limit of $147,000. With no limit, medicare tax is also a fixed percentage of your gross pay. Your Missouri state income tax is determined by your income and filing status, and it is subject to a progressive tax rate that ranges from 0% to 5.4%.
In addition to state income tax, employees who work in Kansas City or St. Louis must pay a local income tax. The earnings tax rate in Kansas City is 1% for residents and 1.5% for non-residents. In St. Louis, residents and non-residents are both subject to a 1% earnings tax rate.
After all the deductions and taxes have been taken from your paycheck, the remaining amount is your net pay. Your net pay will be less than your gross pay due to the mandatory deductions taken out of your salary.
Besides mandatory federal and state tax deductions, Missouri employees can also have pre-tax and post-tax deductions taken from their paychecks. These deductions, such as 401(k) contributions, life insurance, or child support, will further decrease the paycheck amount.
Knowing how your pay is calculated and what deductions are being taken out empowers you to make informed decisions about your budget and savings goals. If you have any questions about your paycheck or employer’s payroll policies, don’t hesitate to ask your human resources department or payroll administrator.
Calculate your Missouri paycheck
Missouri tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2022 will start from July 01 2021 to June 30 2022.
Follow the steps on our Federal paycheck calculator to work out your income tax in Missouri:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Net income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – Standard/Itemized deductions = Taxable income]
- understand your income tax liability [Taxable income × Income tax rate = Income tax liability]
- minus any tax liability, deductions, withholdings [Net income – (Income tax liability + Pre-tax deductions + Post-tax deductions + Withholdings) = Your paycheck]
State payroll tax
There is no state payroll tax in Missouri.
State income tax brackets
The income tax in Missouri is based solely on your total taxable income (combined taxable income for married filers) regardless of your filing status.
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 - $1,207 | 0% |
| $1,207 - $2,414 | 2.00% | ||
| $2,414 - $3,621 | 2.50% | ||
| $3,621 - $4,828 | 3.00% | ||
| $4,828 - $6,035 | 3.50% | ||
| $6,035 - $7,242 | 4.00% | ||
| $7,242 - $8,449 | 4.50% | ||
| $8,449+ | 4.95% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $111 | 0% |
| $111 - $1,121 | 1.5% | ||
| $1,121 - $2,242 | 2% | ||
| $2,242 - $3,363 | 2.5% | ||
| $3,363 - $4,484 | 3% | ||
| $4,484 - $5,605 | 3.5% | ||
| $5,605 - $6,726 | 4% | ||
| $6,726 - $7,847 | 4.5% | ||
| $7,847 - $8,968 | 5% | ||
| $8,968+ | 5.4% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $108 | 0% |
| $108 – $1,088 | 1.5% | ||
| $1,088 – $2,176 | 2% | ||
| $2,176 – $3,264 | 2.5% | ||
| $3,264 – $4,352 | 3% | ||
| $4,352 – $5,440 | 3.5% | ||
| $5,440 – $6,528 | 4% | ||
| $6,528 – $7,616 | 4.5% | ||
| $7,616 – $8,704 | 5% | ||
| $8,704+ | 5.4% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $107 | 0% |
| $107 – $1,073 | 1.5% | ||
| $1,073 – $2,146 | 2% | ||
| $2,146 – $3,219 | 2.5% | ||
| $3,219 – $4,292 | 3% | ||
| $4,292 – $5,365 | 3.5% | ||
| $5,365 – $6,438 | 4% | ||
| $6,438 – $7,511 | 4.5% | ||
| $7,511 – $8,584 | 5% | ||
| $8,584+ | 5.4% |
Local income tax
Additional local income tax applies if you reside in any of the cities listed below.
| Tax year | Filing status | City | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
St. Louis | Any | 1% |
| Kansas City | Any | 1% |
State standard deduction
Missouri standard deduction is the same as federal standard deduction. For more information, refer to Tax Foundation.
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$13,850 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $27,700 | |
| Head of Household | $20,800 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,950 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $25,900 | |
| Head of Household | $19,400 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,550 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $25,100 | |
| Head of Household | $18,800 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $24,400 | |
| Head of Household | $18,350 |
State exemptions
You can no longer claim exemption(s) in Missouri.
FAQs
What taxes do Missourians pay?
Missourians must pay the state income tax based on taxable income only, regardless of filing status. Furthermore, suppose you are a resident of St. Louis or Kansas City. In that case, you must pay an additional local income tax of 1%. There are no state payroll taxes.
How much do you make after taxes in Missouri?
A single filer with an annual income of $54,000 will take home $43,467.80 after federal and state taxes. If the same single filer lives in St. Louis or Kansas City, he will pay 1% local income tax and take home $43,066.30 instead.
Married filers with a combined income of $108,000 will make $86,751.38 after taxes but only $85,948.38 if they reside in St. Louis or Kansas City.
How much taxes are deducted from a $54,000 paycheck in Missouri?
The total taxes deducted for a single filer are $877.68 monthly or $405.08 bi-weekly. If the same single filer lives in St. Louis or Kansas City, his total monthly taxes will be $911.14 or $420.52 bi-weekly.