St. Louis tax guide
At a $75,000 salary, working in St. Louis costs an extra $750/year in local taxes compared to a Missouri location with no local tax, bringing annual take-home down to $57,498.
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- St. Louis taxes residents and nonresidents at different rates, so your home address matters for the paycheck calculation.
- Both resident and commuter rates are withheld from each paycheck on top of Missouri state tax.
Local taxes
- St. Louis applies a 1% local wage tax on earned income.
- Nonresidents working in St. Louis pay a reduced rate of 1%.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $750 per year. Use the calculator above with your actual salary for a precise estimate.
| Salary | Federal | State | Local | FICA | Take-Home | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,169 | $500 | $3,825 | $39,686 | 79.4% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,344 | $750 | $5,738 | $57,498 | 76.7% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,519 | $1,000 | $7,650 | $73,661 | 73.7% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,869 | $1,500 | $11,475 | $105,422 | 70.3% |
Resident and work caveats
- St. Louis local tax treatment can depend on whether you are taxed as a resident, a commuter, or both under local rules.
- Use the calculator as an estimate and verify edge cases when your home and work locations differ.
Other Missouri city pages
| City | Local rate |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1% |