Create accurate paystubs for Missouri employees with Progressive 4.95% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Missouri State Income Tax | 4.95% | State | Progressive rate • Std deduction: $14,600 |
| Kansas City Earnings Tax | 1% | Local | Kansas City residents and workers |
| St. Louis City Earnings Tax | 1% | Local | St. Louis City residents and workers |
| Tax Rate | Income Range (Single Filer) |
|---|---|
| 2% | $1,273 – $2,546 |
| 2.5% | $2,546 – $3,819 |
| 3% | $3,819 – $5,092 |
| 3.5% | $5,092 – $6,365 |
| 4% | $6,365 – $7,638 |
| 4.8% | $7,638 and above |
* Brackets shown for single filers. Married/joint filers may have different thresholds.
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Missouri has been gradually reducing its top income tax rate (now 4.8%) and Kansas City and St. Louis both impose a 1% earnings tax on all who work or live in those cities.
Missouri uses a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 4.95%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Missouri workers typically see 5 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide an itemized statement of deductions with each wage payment.
Employers must pay at least semi-monthly on regular paydays.
A typical Missouri paystub includes 5 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Missouri State Income Tax (4.95%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Missouri has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 2% to 4.8%. The rate used for your paystub depends on your income level and filing status. Visit the Missouri Department of Revenue for exact rates.
Yes, some jurisdictions in Missouri impose local income or occupational taxes: Kansas City Earnings Tax (1%) applies to Kansas City residents and workers. St. Louis City Earnings Tax (1%) applies to St. Louis City residents and workers. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in Missouri is $13.75 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Missouri paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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