How Much Is Missouri State Income Tax in 2026?
Missouri's top rate is 4.7% for 2026 — down from 6% in 2018 through a series of annual cuts. The top rate kicks in at just $9,191 of taxable income, so most full-time workers pay close to 4.7%. Kansas City and St. Louis add a 1% earnings tax.
State income tax
0%–4.7%
Eight brackets; top rate at $9,191
Standard deduction
$16,100
Matches federal single amount
Local earnings tax
1%
Kansas City and St. Louis only
$100k take-home
$75,413
Single filer, state tax only
Quick Answer: Top Rate of 4.7% Kicks In Early
Missouri's brackets climb in small steps from 0% to 4.7%. Because the top rate starts at only $9,191 of taxable income, most workers effectively pay a flat 4.7% on their marginal dollars. A single filer earning $100,000 pays about $3,767 in state income tax and takes home roughly $75,413 after federal tax, FICA, and state tax — before any Kansas City or St. Louis earnings tax.
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How Missouri Taxes Your Income
Missouri's brackets are unusually compressed — the top 4.7% rate kicks in at just $9,191 of taxable income, so most full-time workers pay close to a flat 4.7% on their marginal dollars. For a single filer in 2026:
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,313 | 0% |
| $1,313 – $2,626 | 2.0% |
| $2,626 – $3,939 | 2.5% |
| $3,939 – $5,252 | 3.0% |
| $5,252 – $6,565 | 3.5% |
| $6,565 – $7,878 | 4.0% |
| $7,878 – $9,191 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,191 | 4.7% |
- Federal-matching standard deduction. $16,100 single / $32,200 joint / $24,150 head of household for 2026.
- Capital gains exemption. Starting in 2025, Missouri is the first state to fully exempt capital gains from individual income tax.
- Two city earnings taxes. Kansas City and St. Louis each charge 1% on residents and nonresidents working in the city.
Missouri Take-Home Pay by Income Level
| Gross | Federal | FICA | MO State | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,417 | $40,938 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,592 | $59,000 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,767 | $75,413 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,117 | $107,674 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,467 | $140,460 |
Estimated Tax Breakdown
Kansas City and St. Louis Earnings Taxes
Missouri is mostly free of local income taxes, but Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% earnings tax on people who live or work in the city. On a $100,000 salary, that adds $1,000 of additional tax. No other Missouri locality taxes income.
Retirement and Social Security
Social Security benefits are fully exempt for most Missouri retirees, and starting in 2025 Missouri became the first state to fully exempt capital gains from individual income tax. These exemptions are not included in the calculator estimates above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri income tax rate in 2026?
Eight brackets from 0% to 4.7%. The top rate starts at just $9,191 of taxable income for single filers.
Does Missouri have local income taxes?
Yes, only in Kansas City and St. Louis, which charge a 1% earnings tax on residents and nonresidents working in the city.
Does Missouri tax Social Security or capital gains?
Social Security is exempt for most retirees, and starting in 2025 Missouri fully exempts capital gains — the first state to do so.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Missouri?
About $75,413 for a single filer — before any 1% Kansas City or St. Louis earnings tax.
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Sources
- Missouri Department of Revenue: 2026 individual income tax rate schedules.
- Tax Foundation: Missouri state tax overview and capital gains exemption.
- IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 — 2026 federal brackets and FICA limits.
Figures are estimates for a single filer with no credits or itemized deductions.