Missouri Tax Brackets 2026
Missouri taxes income in graduated bands for 2026, with the top rate reaching 4.7%. Only the income inside each band is taxed at that band's rate, so the top rate applies to your highest dollars, not your whole income.
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 | $1,348 | $0 |
| 2% | $1,348 | $2,696 | $27 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 | $4,044 | $61 |
| 3% | $4,044 | $5,392 | $101 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 | $6,740 | $148 |
| 4% | $6,740 | $8,088 | $202 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 | $9,436 | $263 |
| 4.7% | $9,436 | — | — |
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 | $1,348 | $0 |
| 2% | $1,348 | $2,696 | $27 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 | $4,044 | $61 |
| 3% | $4,044 | $5,392 | $101 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 | $6,740 | $148 |
| 4% | $6,740 | $8,088 | $202 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 | $9,436 | $263 |
| 4.7% | $9,436 | — | — |
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 | $1,348 | $0 |
| 2% | $1,348 | $2,696 | $27 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 | $4,044 | $61 |
| 3% | $4,044 | $5,392 | $101 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 | $6,740 | $148 |
| 4% | $6,740 | $8,088 | $202 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 | $9,436 | $263 |
| 4.7% | $9,436 | — | — |
| Rate | Taxable income over | Up to | Tax at band ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 | $1,348 | $0 |
| 2% | $1,348 | $2,696 | $27 |
| 2.5% | $2,696 | $4,044 | $61 |
| 3% | $4,044 | $5,392 | $101 |
| 3.5% | $5,392 | $6,740 | $148 |
| 4% | $6,740 | $8,088 | $202 |
| 4.5% | $8,088 | $9,436 | $263 |
| 4.7% | $9,436 | — | — |
Missouri standard deduction (2026)
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married filing jointly | $32,200 |
| Married filing separately | $16,100 |
| Head of household | $24,150 |
Kansas City and St. Louis each levy a 1% local earnings tax on the wages of residents and of non-residents who work within the city. This is separate from and additive to Missouri state income tax.
See what these rates leave of an actual salary: Missouri paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Missouri?
For 2026, the top income tax rate in Missouri is 4.7%. Graduated states apply that top rate only to income above the final threshold, not to your whole salary.
How do Missouri taxes compare with other states?
The clearest comparison is take-home pay on the same salary across states. Use the take-home pages to see how Missouri stacks up against a no-income-tax state and its neighbors.
Federal: IRS 2026 brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) · FICA: IRS Topic 751 · Wage base: SSA · Missouri: Missouri Department of Revenue. Rates current as of July 16, 2026. Annual-liability estimates, not payroll withholding — see methodology.