Missouri Paycheck Calculator

Payroll estimate

Use this Missouri paycheck estimator to estimate take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, deductions, and applicable state payroll taxes.

Take-home pay calculator

Enter the annual salary from an offer letter or job listing.

Mode

StateTax year

Annual salary$Annual gross salary before taxes.Filing status

Advanced payroll details

Most people can leave these blank. Use this section if you know your W-4 details or regular deductions.

Pre-tax deductions$Annual amount.401(k) contribution$Annual contribution.HSA/FSA contribution$Annual contribution.Post-tax deductions$Annual amount.Additional withholding$Extra federal withholding per paycheck.Dependents amount$Annual W-4 credit amount.Other annual income$Other annual deductions$Year-to-date wages$

W-4 multiple jobs Supplemental bonus mode

Missouri advanced fields

Valid MO W-4 on fileIf no Missouri Form MO W-4 is on file, official guidance says to withhold at the single rate. Supported by the current input model.MO W-4 filing statusMissouri Form MO W-4 filing status used to select the 2026 standard deduction for the percentage formula. Supported by the current input model.Additional Missouri withholding$Additional Missouri withholding per pay period requested on Form MO W-4 line 2. Supported by the current input model.Reduced Missouri withholding amount$Specific Missouri withholding amount from Form MO W-4 line 3; when entered, this replaces the standard formula result. Supported by the current input model.Missouri exempt statusForm MO W-4 exempt status claim. Use only when the employee has a valid current Missouri exemption claim. Supported by the current input model.MO W-4A Missouri service percentage%For a nonresident employee with Form MO W-4A, enter the percentage of services performed within Missouri. Supported by the current input model.MO W-4C resident out-of-state electionFor Missouri residents employed in another state, select the Form MO W-4C election when applicable. Supported by the current input model.MO W-4C Missouri withholding percentage%Percentage requested for pro rata Missouri withholding on Form MO W-4C. Supported by the current input model.Supplemental wage handlingMissouri supplemental wages may use the 4.7% flat method or the aggregate method when separately paid and identified. Supported by the current input model.Regular wages for aggregate supplemental method$Regular wages for the payroll period used to compute Missouri aggregate supplemental withholding. Supported by the current input model.Kansas City or St. Louis earnings taxSelect only when the employee lives or works in Kansas City or St. Louis and local earnings tax withholding applies. Supported by the current input model.Missouri local taxable wages$Kansas City or St. Louis taxable wages for this paycheck. If blank, the calculator uses paycheck wages after pre-tax deductions. Supported by the current input model.

Missouri special withholding categories - not configured yet. Household employees, interstate transportation workers, transient employers, nonresident entertainers, pensions, annuities, lump-sum distributions, and partner/shareholder withholding need separate workflows and are outside ordinary wage support.

Missouri employee payroll deductions - not configured yet. No Missouri employee-paid statewide UI, disability, PFML, or workforce payroll deduction was identified; Missouri unemployment tax is employer-paid and cannot be deducted from wages.

State-taxable wage percent%Optional: use when only part of this paycheck is taxable to the selected state. Supported by the current input model.State-taxable wage amount$Optional: use when you know the exact paycheck wages taxable to the selected state. Supported by the current input model.Optional local tax percent%Optional: add a local payroll or income tax percentage when you know it applies to this paycheck. Supported by the current input model.Optional local tax amount$Optional: add a fixed local tax amount for this paycheck when you know it applies. Supported by the current input model.Optional employee deduction percent%Optional: add an employee-paid payroll deduction percentage when you know an employer-specific or local deduction applies. Supported by the current input model.Optional employee deduction amount$Optional: add a fixed employee-paid payroll deduction amount for this paycheck. Supported by the current input model.Optional deduction annual cap$Optional: annual cap for the employee deduction when the rule has one. Supported by the current input model.Optional deduction paid year to date$Optional: amount already paid toward the employee deduction cap this year. Supported by the current input model.

Salary

Estimated take-home pay

$62,287.00

annual take-home estimate from $80,000.00 gross annual pay.

22.1% withheld

Tax breakdown chart

Green is take-home pay; the other colours match the tax rows below.

Tax breakdown

Federal income tax$8,770.00

Social Security$4,960.00

Medicare$1,160.00

State/local taxes$2,823.00

Pre-tax deductions$0.00

Post-tax deductions$0.00

How this was calculated

Gross annual pay: $80,000.00
Federal income tax: -$8,770.00
Social Security: -$4,960.00
Medicare: -$1,160.00
State/local taxes: -$2,823.00
Pre-tax deductions: $0.00
Post-tax deductions: $0.00
Estimated take-home pay: $62,287.00

Total taxes: $17,713.00
Taxes and deductions: $17,713.00

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Missouri payroll notes

Includes: Federal withholding
Includes: FICA
Includes: Missouri 2026 ordinary wage percentage formula
Includes: MO W-4 filing status standard deductions
Includes: MO W-4 additional withholding
Includes: MO W-4 reduced withholding amount
Includes: MO W-4 exempt status
Includes: Missing MO W-4 single-rate fallback
Includes: MO W-4A nonresident allocation percentage
Includes: MO W-4C Missouri resident out-of-state work election
Includes: Separate supplemental flat-rate bonus withholding
Includes: Aggregate supplemental wage method with regular-pay context
Includes: Kansas City one percent earnings tax
Includes: St. Louis one percent earnings tax
Includes: Missouri employee payroll deduction review
Includes: Nearest-dollar Missouri state withholding rounding
Excludes: Historical Missouri payroll years before 2026
Excludes: Automatic address or workday allocation for Missouri-source wages
Excludes: Automatic Kansas City or St. Louis taxable wage allocation
Excludes: Household employee optional withholding
Excludes: Interstate transportation employee rules
Excludes: Transient employer and nonresident professional entertainer rules
Excludes: Pension, annuity, lump-sum distribution, partner, and shareholder withholding
Historical Missouri payroll years before 2026 are not included in this supported range.
For nonresident, resident-out-of-state, multistate, Kansas City, or St. Louis situations, enter wages or percentages already determined to be subject to Missouri or local withholding; the calculator does not infer allocation from addresses or workdays.
Special categories such as household employees, interstate transportation workers, transient employers, nonresident professional entertainers, pensions, annuities, lump-sum distributions, and partner or shareholder withholding require separate workflows outside ordinary wage support.
Verified 2026 implementation uses the official Missouri Department of Revenue percentage formula for ordinary wage withholding.
The implementation uses payroll withholding formula instructions, not annual individual income tax return brackets.
Default state-specific inputs assume a valid MO W-4 with the app filing status, no additional or reduced Missouri withholding election, no exemption claim, wages already determined to be subject to Missouri withholding, and no Kansas City or St. Louis earnings tax unless selected.
Historical Missouri payroll years before 2026 are not included in this supported range.
For nonresident, resident-out-of-state, multistate, Kansas City, or St. Louis situations, enter wages or percentages already determined to be subject to Missouri or local withholding; the calculator does not infer allocation from addresses or workdays.
Special categories such as household employees, interstate transportation workers, transient employers, nonresident professional entertainers, pensions, annuities, lump-sum distributions, and partner or shareholder withholding require separate workflows outside ordinary wage support.
Historical Missouri payroll years before 2026
Automatic address or workday allocation for Missouri-source wages
Automatic Kansas City or St. Louis taxable wage allocation
Household employee optional withholding
Interstate transportation employee rules
Transient employer and nonresident professional entertainer rules
Pension, annuity, lump-sum distribution, partner, and shareholder withholding

Example calculation

A worker can enter biweekly gross pay, W-4 amounts, pre-tax deductions, and year-to-date wages. The result separates federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, any verified state tax, total deductions, and net pay.

FAQs

How much will I take home from an $80,000 salary in Missouri?

Use Salary mode, enter $80,000, and compare annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly estimated take-home pay. Supports 2026. This page estimates a standard W-2 paycheck. Local, multistate, and employer-specific cases may need the advanced adjustment inputs.

Why does take-home pay differ from salary?

Gross salary is reduced by federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, supported state taxes, and any deductions entered in Advanced payroll details.

Does this calculator verify Missouri withholding?

This is a consumer paycheck estimate for the supported range, not a full employer payroll compliance engine. Supports 2026. This page estimates a standard W-2 paycheck. Local, multistate, and employer-specific cases may need the advanced adjustment inputs.

What taxes are always included?

The calculator includes federal income tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and Additional Medicare where applicable.

Are local taxes included?

Kansas City one percent earnings tax

Should I use salary, hourly wage, or current paycheck mode?

Use Salary for annual job offers, Hourly wage for rate-and-hours estimates, and Current paycheck when you already know gross pay for one pay period.