Missouri Income Tax Brackets 2026
Missouri taxes income in 8 brackets from 0% to 4.7% for 2026; the top rate of 4.7% applies to taxable income over $9,436 for a single filer.
Missouri brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Standard deduction: Single $16,100 · Married filing jointly $32,200 · Married filing separately $16,100 · Head of household $24,150
- Missouri's top rate is 4.7% on taxable income over $9,436.
- Kansas City and St. Louis earnings taxes are not included yet.
Missouri income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Missouri tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $473 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| $50,000 | $1,413 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| $75,000 | $2,588 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| $100,000 | $3,763 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| $150,000 | $6,113 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| $200,000 | $8,463 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| $300,000 | $13,163 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Missouri's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Missouri income tax brackets for 2026?
Missouri taxes income in 8 brackets from 0% to 4.7% for 2026; the top rate of 4.7% applies to taxable income over $9,436 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $2,588 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 3.5%, with the last dollar taxed at 4.7%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the Missouri standard deduction for 2026?
$16,100 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in Missouri
Sources
- Missouri DOR 2026 Withholding Tax Formula: annual brackets (0% to 4.7%) and standard deductions (brackets, standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.