MissouriSalary Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Federal & State Taxes

Missouri recently reduced its income tax substantially, with the top rate dropping to 4.8% in 2024 (down from 5.3% in 2023) and targeted to reach 4.5% if revenue benchmarks are met. For 2026, Missouri uses a two-bracket structure with a 2% rate on income up to approximately $1,000 and 4.8% above that, making it effectively a near-flat tax at a competitive rate. Missouri allows a deduction for federal income taxes paid (up to $5,000 single, $10,000 joint), which reduces state taxable income meaningfully. Kansas City and St. Louis levy separate earnings taxes of 1% on residents and 0.5–1% on non-residents. Missouri conforms generally to the federal standard deduction. Property taxes are below the national average. The state's ongoing rate reduction trajectory makes Missouri one of the more improving tax environments in the Midwest.