Missouri Paycheck Calculator

Use Federal Pension Advisors' Missouri paycheck calculator to find out your take-home pay for both salaried and hourly jobs. It helps you see how much you’ll actually take home after federal, state, and local taxes are deducted.

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Note: The results provided by this calculator are estimates and should not be considered as financial advice. For precise calculations and personalized advice, please consult with a financial professional.

Missouri Taxes: An Overview

Missouri has a progressive income tax system where rates range from 4.25%. In addition, Kansas City and St. Louis, the state's two largest cities, add their own local income taxes.

Missouri Paycheck Quick Facts:

Missouri’s state income tax rate ranges from 4.25%
The median household income in Missouri is $65,920 (U.S. Census Bureau)
Two cities in Missouri have their own local income taxes

Understanding Your Missouri Paycheck

When you get paid in Missouri, your paycheck will have federal income taxes, FICA taxes, and state income taxes automatically deducted. If you live in St. Louis or Kansas City, you'll also see local income taxes taken out.

Federal income tax withholding depends on your marital status and any additional withholding you choose on your W-4 form. You need to complete a new W-4 when starting a new job or if you want to make changes. Your salary also impacts your federal tax amount.

The IRS updated the W-4 form recently. The new version eliminates allowances and personal or dependency exemptions. Instead, it uses a five-step process for entering personal details, claiming dependents, and noting any extra income or jobs. These changes mostly affect people adjusting their withholdings or changing jobs.

Your paycheck size also varies with your pay frequency. Biweekly paychecks are smaller than monthly ones, but your total earnings remain the same. This difference may impact how you manage your monthly budget.

Missouri Median Household Income

Year	Median Household Income
2022	$65,920
2021	$63,594
2020	$62,178
2019	$60,597
2018	$61,726
2017	$56,530
2016	$55,016
2015	$59,196
2014	$56,630
2013	$46,303
2012	$49,764

In Massachusetts, your employer will take money from your paychecks to cover state income taxes. You can use Form M-4 to let your employer know about any withholding exemptions you qualify for.

Using paycheck calculators, such as the paycheck calculator Missouri or the New York paycheck calculator, can help you understand how often you get paid and how this will impact your take-home pay.

How You Can Affect Your Missouri Paycheck

If you often end up with a big tax bill, you might want to have your employer withhold a specific amount from each paycheck. For example, you could choose to withhold $50. To do this, fill out a new W-4 form with the amount you want to withhold. Though your paychecks will be smaller throughout the year, you'll appreciate not having a large bill come tax season.

If you're okay with smaller paychecks, consider increasing your contributions to retirement accounts or medical spending accounts. For instance, you can boost your contributions to a 401(k) or 403(b) if your employer offers them. Aim to contribute enough to get any employer matching funds. Not only will this help you save for retirement, but it will also reduce your taxable income because contributions to these accounts are deducted from your paycheck before taxes are calculated. This means you lower your taxable income and your money will grow tax-free until you retire.

Most Paycheck Friendly Places in Missouri

Rank	County, State	Semi-Monthly Paycheck	Purchasing Power	Unemployment Rate	Income Growth	Most Paycheck Friendly Index
1	St. Charles County, MO	$2,359	2.73	2.1%	3.96%	72.83
2	Lincoln County, MO	$2,359	2.28	2.6%	6.76%	70.62
3	Platte County, MO	$2,359	2.45	2.2%	3.71%	69.89
4	Christian County, MO	$2,359	2.15	2.0%	4.94%	68.77
5	Lafayette County, MO	$2,359	2.05	2.6%	6.90%	68.66
6	Osage County, MO	$2,359	2.17	1.9%	4.39%	68.62
7	Warren County, MO	$2,359	2.04	2.5%	5.82%	67.71
8	Cass County, MO	$2,359	2.22	2.4%	3.87%	67.60
9	Chariton County, MO	$2,359	1.86	2.1%	6.32%	67.39
10	Cole County, MO	$2,359	2.09	2.0%	3.64%	67.02
Missouri		$2,359	1.7	2.7%	4.1%

Why Use a Paycheck Calculator Missouri?

Understanding your take-home pay is essential for effective budgeting and financial planning. A paycheck calculator issouri simplifies this process by accurately determining your net pay.
It takes into account various deductions such as federal taxes, state taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and any pre-tax deductions like health insurance or retirement contributions. By Using a calculator tailored to tax regulations, such as the Ohio paycheck calculator or the paycheck calculator Indiana, ensures that all relevant state-specific factors are included in your calculations.

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