Missouri charges 4% flat state income tax plus local taxes in some areas. Use the paycheck calculator pre-loaded with Missouri rates.
Open Paycheck Calculator →Missouri uses a flat 4% income tax, so the state withholding on each paycheck is predictable and easy to verify. Your employer withholds federal tax progressively, FICA at the standard 7.65%, and a flat 4% for Missouri. Some localities in Missouri add their own income tax, which further reduces your per-paycheck net. Enter your gross pay into the calculator to see exactly what lands in your bank account each pay period.
Missouri levies a flat 4% state income tax on all taxable income regardless of how much you earn. This makes tax planning straightforward: for every additional dollar you earn, 4 cents goes to Missouri. However, certain localities in Missouri impose their own income taxes, which effectively raise the combined state and local rate above 4%. Be sure to check whether your city or county adds a local income tax.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Missouri, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Missouri's flat 4% state tax plus estimated local taxes.
See how Missouri compares to other Midwest states. Each link takes you to the paycheck calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Missouri’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Missouri take-home pay page.