Missouri Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Missouri. See FICA, federal withholding, and Missouri state tax up to 4.8%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Missouri. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Missouri state income tax up to 4.8%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Missouri payroll facts: State income tax up to 4.8%. Median household income: $60,905. State minimum wage: $12.3/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Missouri?
Missouri employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Missouri state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Missouri?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $60,905 salary, expect $5,177-$6,091 in additional employer taxes annually.
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