Missouri Income Tax Overview
Missouri uses a progressive (graduated) income tax system with multiple tax brackets. This means higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates. Missouri's top rate dropped to 4.8% for TY2025.
Missouri Tax Brackets (Single Filer, 2025)
| Tax Rate | Income Range |
|---|---|
| 2.00% | $0 – $1,207 |
| 2.50% | $1,207 – $2,414 |
| 3.00% | $2,414 – $3,621 |
| 3.50% | $3,621 – $4,828 |
| 4.00% | $4,828 – $6,035 |
| 4.50% | $6,035 – $7,242 |
| 5.00% | $7,242 – $8,449 |
| 4.80% | $8,449 – and above |
Local Taxes: Kansas City and St. Louis levy a 1% earnings tax.
Missouri Paycheck Breakdown Example
For an employee earning $75,000 per year in Missouri, here's what a typical paycheck breakdown looks like:
- Gross Annual Salary: $75,000
- Federal Income Tax: ~$8,600 (estimated, single filer, standard deduction)
- Social Security: $4,650 (6.2% × $75,000)
- Medicare: $1,088 (1.45% × $75,000)
- Missouri State Tax: varies based on brackets (use calculator above for exact amount)
Use our free calculator above to get your exact take-home pay based on your specific salary, filing status, and deductions.
How Missouri Taxes Compare to Other States
Compared to the national average state income tax rate of approximately 4.6%, Missouri's progressive brackets put it among states with graduated rate structures. Use our state comparison tool to see exactly how much more or less you'd take home in a different state.
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Tips to Maximize Your Take-Home Pay in Missouri
- Contribute to a 401(k) or 403(b) — Pre-tax retirement contributions reduce both your federal and state taxable income (up to $23,500 for 2025).
- Use a Health Savings Account (HSA) — If eligible, HSA contributions (up to $4,300 individual / $8,550 family in 2025) are tax-deductible at both federal and state levels.
- Review your W-4 — Make sure your withholding allowances match your actual tax situation to avoid over-withholding.
- Consider itemized deductions — If your mortgage interest, state/local taxes (up to $10,000 SALT cap), and charitable contributions exceed the standard deduction, itemizing could save you money.
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