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Missouri state income tax — what you need to know

Missouri has 8 brackets. Top rate 4.8%, scheduled to decrease 0.1pp/yr.

Missouri uses progressive brackets — the more you earn, the higher your marginal rate climbs. The top rate is 4.8% on single-filer income above the top bracket threshold. MFJ brackets are 2× the single thresholds.

Missouri single-filer brackets (2026)

• $0 – $1,273: 2%
• $1,273 – $2,546: 2.5%
• $2,546 – $3,819: 3%
• $3,819 – $5,092: 3.5%
• $5,092 – $6,365: 4%
• $6,365 – $7,638: 4.5%
• above $7,638: 4.8%

How we compute your Missouri take-home

1. Start with your annual gross wage income.
2. Subtract pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA, pre-tax insurance premiums).
3. Apply federal income tax using the 2026 projected IRS brackets + standard deduction.
4. Apply FICA: 6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 wage base, 1.45% Medicare on all wages plus 0.9% additional Medicare above the filing-status threshold.
5. Apply Missouri state tax per the rules above.
6. Divide by your pay frequency (weekly / bi-weekly / semi-monthly / monthly) for per-paycheck take-home.

For estimation only — state tax has nuances (local city taxes, tax credits, itemized deductions) we don't model. Always confirm with a CPA or your state's revenue department for filing.