Missouri Income Tax Brackets 2026
What are the Missouri income tax brackets for 2026?
Missouri uses 8 graduated brackets for 2026, from 0% on the first dollars of taxable income up to a top rate of 4.7%. After the state's standard deduction of $16,100 single ($32,200 joint), a single filer on $75,000 pays $2,588 of Missouri income tax.
Missouri taxes income through 8 graduated brackets in 2026, topping out at 4.7%. The first bracket covers taxable income up to $1,348, and the top rate does not bite until taxable income passes $9,436, which is why the worked example below matters more than the headline rate.
Updated October 29, 2026
Missouri brackets for single filers, 2026
Rates apply to Missouri taxable income: gross pay minus the standard deduction and any personal exemption. In Missouri the schedule fills from the bottom up: the first $1,348 of taxable income pays 0%, and only the income above each threshold pays the next rate up.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,349 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,697 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,045 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,393 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,741 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,089 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| $9,437 and up | 4.7% |
Missouri brackets for married filing jointly, 2026
| Taxable income (joint) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,349 to $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,697 to $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,045 to $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,393 to $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,741 to $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,089 to $9,436 | 4.5% |
| $9,437 and up | 4.7% |
Standard deduction and exemption in Missouri
The 2026 standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married filing jointly. In Missouri, that means the first $16,100 of a single filer's pay is taxed at zero before the schedule even starts.
Worked example: the brackets on a $75,000 salary
A single filer earning $75,000 in Missouri first removes the standard deduction, leaving $58,900 of taxable income. Each bracket then takes its slice:
| Bracket range | Income in bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 to $1,348 | $1,348 | 0% | $0 |
| $1,349 to $2,696 | $1,348 | 2% | $27 |
| $2,697 to $4,044 | $1,348 | 2.5% | $34 |
| $4,045 to $5,392 | $1,348 | 3% | $40 |
| $5,393 to $6,740 | $1,348 | 3.5% | $47 |
| $6,741 to $8,088 | $1,348 | 4% | $54 |
| $8,089 to $9,436 | $1,348 | 4.5% | $61 |
| $9,437 and up | $49,464 | 4.7% | $2,325 |
Total Missouri income tax: $2,588, an effective rate of 3.45% of gross pay. The marginal rate, the rate on the next dollar Missouri taxes, is 4.7%; a raise that crosses into that bracket pays 4.7% only on the dollars above the line, never on the whole salary.
Missouri income tax on common salaries (single filer)
| Gross salary | Missouri income tax | Effective rate | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $943 | 2.36% | 4.7% |
| $50,000 | $1,413 | 2.83% | 4.7% |
| $75,000 | $2,588 | 3.45% | 4.7% |
| $100,000 | $3,763 | 3.76% | 4.7% |
| $150,000 | $6,113 | 4.08% | 4.7% |
How Missouri compares with other states
How Missouri compares: its top rate of 4.7% ranks 26th highest among the 42 taxing jurisdictions for 2026, and the $2,588 owed on a $75,000 salary ranks 28th highest, between Colorado ($2,592) and Connecticut ($2,550).
The shape of the schedule matters as much as the rates. Missouri's top rate only starts at taxable income above $9,436, so a $75,000 salary never sniffs it: the highest rate actually touched is 4.7%, and the top slice of the example above contributes $2,325, about 90% of the total bill. The other 10% is spread across the lower 7 brackets.
Joint filers in Missouri get wider thresholds, but not double: the top joint bracket starts at $9,436 against $9,436 for singles, a ratio of 1.00 to 1. Two similar earners can therefore push each other into the top rate sooner as a couple than they would alone.
To turn these figures into an actual paycheck, use the Missouri income tax calculator for any salary, or the Missouri take-home pay calculator to see the same salary after federal tax and FICA as well. Per pay period, the paycheck calculator breaks the Missouri result down further, and the state tax brackets hub lines up all 50 states and DC side by side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Missouri for 2026?
The top marginal rate in Missouri is 4.7%, and it applies only to taxable income above $9,436 for single filers. Every dollar below that line pays less, starting at 0% on the first slice.
How many tax brackets does Missouri have?
Missouri has 8 brackets for 2026, running from 0% on the first slice of taxable income to 4.7% at the top. Joint filers use a wider schedule, with a standard deduction of $32,200 instead of $16,100.
What is the standard deduction in Missouri for 2026?
The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married filing jointly.
How much Missouri income tax is owed on $75,000?
A single filer earning $75,000 pays $2,588 of Missouri income tax for 2026 in this model, an effective rate of 3.45%, even though the top bracket reached is 4.7%.