Kansas City Paycheck Calculator

Missouri · 4.8% + 1% city

Calculate how much you keep after federal and Missouri state taxes in Kansas City.

What the average job in Kansas City pays

$74,348 a year — $57,756 after tax

That is the average across 374,866 jobs in Jackson County, Missouri. Run through the 2026 engine, $57,756 is what actually lands — 77.7% of the gross. Your own figure moves with filing status and pre-tax deductions; change the number above to see it.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, annual 2025. Area: Jackson County, Missouri.

Take-home pay by salary · Kansas City

Single filer · 2026 federal + state tax

Take-home pay by salary
Gross salaryTake-home payEffective tax rate
$40,000$33,17317.1%
$60,000$48,28319.5%
$80,000$62,04322.5%
$100,000$75,15324.9%
$150,000$107,36428.4%

Kansas City local income tax: 1%

Kansas City levies a municipal wage tax on top of Missouri state tax. Single filer, simplified rate on income minus the standard deduction.

Gross salaryTake-home before city taxKansas City taxTake-home in the city
$50,000$40,728$339$40,389
$75,000$58,765$589$58,176
$100,000$75,153$839$74,314

Estimate using the simplified resident rate; some cities use brackets or special rules. The calculator above does not include the local tax.

Kansas City Paycheck FAQ

What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Kansas City?
About $58,765 a year for a single filer, after federal tax, Missouri state tax and FICA — a 21.7% effective rate.
Does Kansas City have a local income tax?
Yes: Kansas City levies a 1% municipal tax on residents' wages on top of Missouri tax (4.8%). See this page's table for take-home including the local tax.
How is take-home pay calculated in Kansas City?
Gross income minus federal income tax, Missouri state tax (4.8%), and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%).

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