Missouri Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Missouri Payroll Taxes

A typical Missouri paycheck includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Missouri state income tax, and—if you work or live in certain cities—local earnings tax. Employers fund Missouri unemployment insurance (SUTA), FUTA, workers’ compensation, and maintain required postings. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and eligible insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-eligible.

• Employee (federal): Income tax (IRS W-4), Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare for high earners.
• Employee (state/local): Missouri withholding (MO W-4 elections) and, where applicable, city earnings tax.
• Employer: Missouri SUTA; FUTA; workers’ compensation; local registrations if a city earnings tax applies.
• Pretax deductions: May lower federal/state/local taxable wages and, when eligible, FICA.

How Your Missouri Paycheck Works

Your net pay equals gross hourly wages (regular, overtime, tips, differentials, bonuses) minus pretax deductions, then minus FICA, federal income tax, Missouri state withholding, and any city earnings tax. The calculator itemizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and final take-home pay.

• Inputs: Hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, city/residency, deductions.
• Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal, MO state, local (if any), deductions, and estimated net pay.
• Supplemental wages: Compare flat vs. aggregate federal methods for bonuses/commissions.

Missouri Employer SUTA — 10 Years

Replace placeholders with official Missouri Division of Employment Security (DES) figures (taxable wage base, experience-rated range, new-employer rate) before publishing.

Missouri Salary Threshold

Missouri follows FLSA plus state rules. Exempt status requires passing the duties tests and meeting the applicable salary-basis threshold; job titles alone do not confer exemption. Confirm Missouri minimum wage (state-set), tip credit/service-charge rules, and industry-specific standards when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income — Missouri — 10 Years

Insert the latest U.S. Census/ACS one-year (or five-year) estimates before publishing.

FICA in Missouri

FICA is federal: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Above a federal threshold, Additional Medicare tax is withheld (no employer match). Eligible pretax benefits may reduce FICA-taxable wages.

Local Income Taxes

Missouri has city earnings taxes in a few municipalities, most notably Kansas City and St. Louis. Rates differ for residents and nonresidents but are typically assessed as a flat percentage of wages earned in the city. Many other Missouri cities have no employee wage tax. Confirm residency and worksite for accurate withholding.

Illustrative Missouri City Earnings Tax Table

Wage & Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Non-exempt workers earn 1.5× regular rate after 40 hours/week (FLSA baseline; Missouri has no daily OT rule).
• Pay frequency: Employers must pay on a regular, predictable schedule (biweekly or semimonthly) and provide itemized wage statements.
• Leave rules: Review Missouri minimum wage, tip credit, youth wage, and any local ordinances (e.g., paid leave programs) that may supplement state standards.

Additional Missouri Forms

• IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding)
• Missouri Form MO W-4 (Employee Withholding Certificate)
• City earnings tax forms (Kansas City, St. Louis) if applicable
• Form I-9; Missouri new-hire reporting
• Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance)
• Missouri unemployment (employer) registration; required workplace posters

FAQs: Missouri Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the calculator?

Enter hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, city/residency, and pretax/post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal, Missouri state, and any city earnings tax to produce a detailed take-home estimate.

Why is there a city tax on my Missouri paycheck?

Kansas City and St. Louis levy an earnings tax on wages. If your worksite or residency triggers it, your employer withholds and remits to that city.

Which form controls MO state withholding?

Missouri Form MO W-4, alongside IRS W-4. Keep exemptions and residency current for accurate withholding.

How should I enter overtime, tips, and bonuses?

Input overtime at 1.5× after 40 hours. Enter differentials, tips, and supplemental wages separately for correct federal, state, and city withholding.

Does the calculator work for nonresidents?

Yes. Missouri state withholding applies to Missouri-sourced wages; city earnings tax may apply for work performed in city limits.

Can pretax benefits increase take-home?

Yes. Eligible pretax deductions reduce taxable wages and may lower income tax and FICA.

How are tips treated?

Tips are taxable for federal, FICA, Missouri state, and, if applicable, city earnings tax.

How do multiple jobs affect withholding?

Follow IRS multiple-jobs guidance and ensure MO W-4 reflects your situation. Model each job separately, especially if one triggers city earnings tax.

What is Additional Medicare tax?

Applies above federal threshold; no employer match; appears with regular Medicare on stub.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

Employers may use flat or aggregate federal method; Missouri state and city earnings tax still apply.

Can the calculator project annual take-home?

Yes. Multiply weekly hours by 52, add expected overtime/tips/bonuses, and run the estimate with pay frequency, city/residency, and deductions.