Missouri Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Missouri state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Missouri tax rates · FICA · Missouri MO W-4
State Income Tax
Up to 4.95% (progressive)
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Missouri MO W-4
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Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Missouri state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Missouri Tax Guide
Missouri Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Missouri uses a progressive income tax with a top rate of 4.95%. Higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income — different brackets apply to different income ranges.
Missouri cut its top income tax rate to 4.95% in 2023, down from 5.3%. It has nine brackets with rates rising in 0.5% increments.
Missouri allows a deduction for federal income taxes paid, effectively reducing the state income tax burden for most workers.
Missouri Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxUp to 4.95% (progressive)
Tax TypeProgressive (brackets)
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormMissouri MO W-4
FAQ
Missouri payroll tax questions
What is the top Missouri income tax rate for 2026?
Missouri's top income tax rate is 4.95% for 2026. This is a marginal rate — it only applies to income above the top bracket threshold. Lower income falls into lower brackets. Use the calculator above to see your effective rate.
What taxes do Missouri employees pay on their paycheck?
Missouri employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Missouri state income tax (Up to 4.95% (progressive)); The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Missouri employees use?
Missouri employees complete Missouri MO W-4 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.
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