Missouri Paycheck Calculator
Estimate Missouri take-home pay using MO flat state income tax and federal brackets on annualized wages. For salary planning—not payroll compliance.
State paycheck comparison (planning scenario)
Same inputs everywhere: $75,000.00 annual gross, biweekly pay, single filing, no pre-tax deductions, no local add-ons. Tax year 2025 rules from each calculator.
| State | State tax model | Est. annual state tax | Est. annual net pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Graduated OH brackets + personal exemption | $1,280.24 | $59,868.38 |
| Indiana | Flat 3.05% (county tax excluded here) | $1,829.88 | $59,318.50 |
| North Carolina | Flat 4.75% after NC standard deduction | $2,850.12 | $58,298.50 |
| MissouriThis page | Flat 4.8% after MO standard deduction | $2,880.02 | $58,268.50 |
| South Carolina | Graduated (0% / 3% / 6.2%) + SC standard deduction | $3,042.52 | $58,105.86 |
| Maryland | Graduated up to 5.75% | $3,388.84 | $57,759.63 |
| Virginia | Graduated up to 5.75% | $3,595.02 | $57,553.50 |
Illustrative only—not payroll advice. Local/county taxes, credits, and employer withholding methods vary. Confirm with your state's DOR and payroll department.
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FAQ for this calculator
- What MO rate is used?
- Planning flat rate ~4.8% on income after standard deduction—verify current MO DOR tables.
- City earnings tax?
- St. Louis and Kansas City local taxes are not modeled here.
- Married vs single deduction?
- Different standard deductions apply by filing status in the model.
- Official payroll?
- No—employer payroll and MO withholding forms govern actual checks.
How to use the Missouri paycheck calculator
Annualize pay, subtract MO standard deduction, apply flat MO rate and federal tax, plus FICA.
- Enter gross per check and pay frequency.
- Add pre-tax retirement and insurance.
- See net pay and tax lines.
When to use this calculator
- St. Louis vs Kansas City salary comparison.
- Side gig W-2 vs main job withholding.
- Annual bonus impact on take-home.
Examples & walkthrough
- $3,000 bi-weekly, $200 pre-tax, single → MO flat rate on taxable annual income.
- Higher pre-tax 401(k) lowers MO taxable base.