Missouri Paycheck & Net Salary Calculator
Calculate your net paycheck in Missouri factoring in state tax brackets, Federal tax, 401(k), and HSA deductions.
Paycheck Calculation Parameters
2026 IRS Pub 15-T Withholding & 50-State Tax Engine
Pre-Tax Deductions-$0/yr
Itemized Paystub Statement
Official W-2 Itemization| Earnings & Deductions | Per Period | Annual YTD | % Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Earnings | $0 | $0 | 100.0% |
| Federal Income Tax (IRS) | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Social Security (FICA 6.2%) | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Medicare (FICA 1.45%) | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Missouri State Income Tax | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Net Take-Home Pay | $0 | $0 | 100.0% |
Overview of Missouri State Income Taxes (2026)
Missouri imposes a flat state income tax rate of 4.80% on all taxable income.
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri Paycheck Taxes
What is the state income tax rate in Missouri for 2026?
Missouri levies a flat state income tax rate of 4.80% on taxable wages. Every dollar of taxable salary earned in Missouri is taxed at this single rate after federal standard deductions and pre-tax benefit contributions.
How do 401(k) and HSA pre-tax deductions lower my Missouri paycheck taxes?
Contributions to traditional 401(k) plans (up to $23,500/yr) and HSA accounts lower your taxable income on both your Federal W-4 tax returns and your Missouri state income tax withholdings. HSA contributions also save 7.65% in FICA Social Security and Medicare taxes.
What payroll taxes are deducted from my Missouri paycheck besides income tax?
All W-2 employees in Missouri are subject to federal FICA payroll taxes: 6.2% Social Security tax (capped at $184,500 in wages for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare tax (plus an additional 0.9% Medicare tax for annual earnings over $200,000 for single filers).
How is overtime pay taxed on a Missouri paycheck?
Overtime pay (hours worked over 40 hours per week at 1.5x hourly rate) is added to your regular gross income. It is taxed using standard progressive Federal and Missouri state income tax withholding tables per pay period.
How does pay frequency affect my Missouri net take-home pay?
Your total annual tax liability in Missouri remains identical regardless of pay frequency. However, per-paycheck take-home pay varies by pay period count: Bi-weekly salary is divided by 26 pay periods, Semi-monthly by 24, Weekly by 52, and Monthly by 12.