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St. Louis Paycheck Calculator 2026

Take-home pay in St. Louis, MO after federal, Missouri and St. Louis income taxes. Choose whether you live in St. Louis or only work there.

How St. Louis taxes your paycheck

The City of St. Louis charges a 1% earnings tax on residents' income and on nonresidents' pay for work done in the city. St. Louis County is separate and has no earnings tax.

On top of the local tax, Missouri state income tax applies, along with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. See the Missouri paycheck calculator for state brackets and deductions.

Take-home pay in St. Louis at common salaries

SalarySt. Louis tax (resident)Take-home / yrPer biweekly checkLocal tax if you only work thereTake-home / yr
$30,000$300$25,512$981$300$25,512
$40,000$400$32,977$1,268$400$32,977
$50,000$500$40,442$1,555$500$40,442
$60,000$600$47,907$1,843$600$47,907
$75,000$750$58,255$2,241$750$58,255
$100,000$1,000$74,417$2,862$1,000$74,417
$150,000$1,500$106,178$4,084$1,500$106,178

Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Source for local rates: City of St. Louis Collector of Revenue (earnings tax).

Frequently asked questions

How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in St. Louis?

A single filer living and working in St. Louis takes home about $58,255 a year, or $2,241 every two weeks, after federal, Missouri and St. Louis taxes. The St. Louis tax itself is about $750 a year.

What is the St. Louis income tax rate?

For residents, 1% of wages. For people who work there but live elsewhere, 1% of wages.

Do I pay St. Louis tax if I don't live there?

Yes, if you work there: 1% of wages. At a $75,000 salary that is about $750 a year.

How much does the St. Louis tax cost at $50,000 a year?

About $500 a year for a resident single filer, or $19 per biweekly paycheck.

Estimates for common situations. Local tax rules have exemptions and credits we can't cover for everyone; check with your city or county for your exact tax. Not tax advice.

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