Kansas City Paycheck Calculator 2026
Kansas City, Missouri 1% earnings tax on all earned income of residents and on income nonresidents earn within city limits. Renewed by voters on April 7, 2026 for another five years. A single filer earning $75,000 in Kansas City takes home about $58,255 a year (22.3% effective tax rate) — and a worker on the city's median full-time pay of $56,715 keeps about $3,788 a month.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Population 516,045 · Median household income $69,958 · Combined sales tax 8.975%
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| Missouri income tax | -$72.41 | -$1,883 |
| Kansas City local tax | -$23.08 | -$600 |
| Take-home pay | $1,842.59 | $47,907 |
- Take-home $47,907 79.8%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $1,883 3.1%
- Local tax $600 1.0%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in Kansas City
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2026 take-home pay in Kansas City at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, paid bi-weekly, including Kansas City local income tax. “Worth nationally” adjusts for Kansas City, MO-KS prices. “Rent share” is the median Kansas City rent ($1,292/month) as a share of take-home.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Worth nationally | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $773 | $25,512 | $981 | $27,568 | 61% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,913 | $40,442 | $1,555 | $43,701 | 38% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,338 | $58,255 | $2,241 | $62,949 | 27% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,763 | $74,417 | $2,862 | $80,414 | 21% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,613 | $106,178 | $4,084 | $114,734 | 15% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $13,313 | $169,869 | $6,533 | $183,557 | 9% |
Take-home pay on typical Kansas City incomes
What common local incomes leave after 2026 federal, Missouri, Kansas City and payroll taxes.
| Income | Gross / yr | Taxes | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time minimum wage ($15.00/hr) | $31,200 | $4,792 | $26,408 | $2,201 |
| Median full-time worker | $56,715 | $11,260 | $45,455 | $3,788 |
| Median household (married, one earner) | $69,958 | $11,680 | $58,278 | $4,856 |
| Per-capita income (all residents) | $41,380 | Income per resident including children and retirees | ||
Housing costs vs take-home pay in Kansas City
- Rent: median gross rent is $1,292 a month ($15,504 a year) — 34% of a median full-time worker's take-home pay, above the common 30% affordability guideline. To keep rent at 30% of take-home you need about $66,535 gross a year.
- Home values: the median owner-occupied home is worth $261,600, 3.7× the median household income.
- Property tax: the median homeowner pays $2,795 a year, an effective rate of about 1.07% of home value — $233 a month on top of the mortgage.
What a Kansas City paycheck is worth
Prices in the Kansas City, MO-KS area are 7.5% below the US average (BEA regional price parity 92.5, 2024; housing 86.6). Adjusting take-home pay for local prices:
| Salary | Take-home in Kansas City | Worth at US-average prices |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,442 | $43,701 |
| $75,000 | $58,255 | $62,949 |
| $100,000 | $74,417 | $80,414 |
| $150,000 | $106,178 | $114,734 |
Kansas City vs other cities on $75,000
Kansas City next to the other Missouri cities we cover and the five cities where $75,000 goes about as far once taxes and local prices are counted ($62,949 in national prices here).
| City | Local income tax | Sales tax | Take-home | Price-adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | None | 8.25% | $61,593 | $62,807 |
| Houston, TX | None | 8.25% | $61,593 | $62,449 |
| Albuquerque, NM | None | 7.63% | $59,233 | $61,994 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,875 | 8.00% | $58,431 | $62,211 |
| Kansas City | $750 | 8.97% | $58,255 | $62,949 |
| St. Louis, MO | $750 | 9.68% | $58,255 | $61,264 |
| Birmingham, AL | $750 | 10.00% | $57,358 | $62,587 |
Sales tax in Kansas City
Kansas City's combined rate of 8.975% is above the Missouri average of 8.44%. A $1,000 purchase costs $1,089.75; if you spend $20,000 a year on taxable goods, that is about $1,795 in sales tax. Missouri sales tax calculator.
Missouri income tax rates for 2026
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0.00% |
| $1,348 | 2.00% |
| $2,696 | 2.50% |
| $4,044 | 3.00% |
| $5,392 | 3.50% |
| $6,740 | 4.00% |
| $8,088 | 4.50% |
| $9,436 | 4.70% |
Standard deduction $16,100
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0.00% |
| $1,348 | 2.00% |
| $2,696 | 2.50% |
| $4,044 | 3.00% |
| $5,392 | 3.50% |
| $6,740 | 4.00% |
| $8,088 | 4.50% |
| $9,436 | 4.70% |
Standard deduction $32,200
Key facts about Kansas City taxes
- Kansas City, Missouri levies a 1% earnings tax on residents wherever they work and on nonresidents for work done in the city.
- Voters renewed the earnings tax on April 7, 2026 with about 75% approval; it must go back to voters every five years, next in 2031.
- The earnings tax raises about $373 million a year, roughly 45% of the city's general fund.
- Base combined sales tax is about 8.975% (4.225% Missouri, 1.375% Jackson County, 3.25% city, 0.125% zoo district); special taxing districts can add more.
- Median household income is $69,958 (ACS 2024 1-year).
More on Missouri brackets, deductions and federal withholding: Missouri (MO) paycheck calculator.
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What this calculator simplifies
- Missouri’s deduction for federal income tax paid (for lower incomes), Social Security and public pension exemptions, and capital gains subtraction are not modeled.
- City earnings tax applies only if you live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas City have a city income tax?
Kansas City, Missouri 1% earnings tax on all earned income of residents and on income nonresidents earn within city limits. Renewed by voters on April 7, 2026 for another five years.
What is the sales tax in Kansas City?
The combined sales tax rate in Kansas City is 8.975%, including the Missouri state rate of 4.23% — $89.75 on a $1,000 purchase.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Kansas City?
About $58,255 per year or $2,241 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer in 2026, including $750 of local income tax. Adjusted for local prices (Kansas City, MO-KS price level 92.5, US = 100) that buys what $62,949 would nationally.
What is the typical salary in Kansas City?
Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers in Kansas City are $56,715 (Census ACS). After 2026 taxes that leaves about $45,455 a year, or $3,788 a month.
What is the minimum wage in Kansas City?
$15.00 an hour. Missouri state minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026; state law preempts higher city minimums. Full-time that is $31,200 a year, or about $26,408 after tax.
How much is property tax in Kansas City?
The median homeowner in Kansas City pays $2,795 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $261,600 — an effective rate of about 1.07% (Census ACS).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- KCMO Finance, tax FAQs
- KCUR: Kansas City voters renew earnings tax (Apr 7, 2026)
- Avalara Kansas City combined sales tax rate 2026 (secondary; state lookup not machine-readable)
- US Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year via Census Reporter: population, home value, real estate taxes, gross rent, per capita income, full-time earnings (Kansas City, MO)
- US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026)
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data released February 19, 2026
- BEA, Real Personal Income and Regional Price Parities methodology
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B01003/B01001, B25077, B25103, B25064, B19301, B20018)
- Missouri Department of Revenue — 2026 Missouri Withholding Tax Formula
- Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets (cross-check)
- Tax Foundation — State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments