What is the KCMO Earnings Tax?

Kansas City Missouri imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on (a) all wages of Kansas City residents (regardless of where they work) and (b) wages earned in Kansas City by non-residents. Renewed by voters in April 2026 to continue through 2031.

I live in Kansas City but work in Overland Park (KS) — do I owe?

Yes. As a KCMO resident you owe the 1% on all your earnings, regardless of work location. The KS state tax (Kansas) will withhold for your Kansas work; you reconcile MO state credit at filing.

I live in suburban Kansas but work in downtown KCMO — do I owe?

Yes. As a non-resident working in KCMO you owe the 1% on KCMO wages only. Your home state (Kansas) typically allows a credit for the KCMO tax paid; consult a CPA on multi-state reconciliation.

Does Missouri tax wages?

Yes. Missouri uses progressive brackets up to ~4.95% in 2025/2026 (verify with Missouri Department of Revenue). The state tax applies in addition to KCMO.

Does the calculator include the KCMO line?

The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and MO state in the main tool. For the KCMO line, this city page already preselects that locality in the Paycheck Calculator and the estimator below. Gross-to-Net still defaults to none until you pick it. Do not add the estimator line twice. On this page: select "Kansas City, MO earnings tax" — the rate is automatically 1%.

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Kansas City Paycheck Calculator

KCMO imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on residents (all wages) and on non-residents (KCMO wages only). Renewed by voters in April 2026 through 2031. Missouri state tax applies first.

Reviewed by PayslipIQ Editorial Team, in-house payroll editor

Last reviewed May 2026 · Editorial standards

Federal + FICA + Missouri + KCMO earnings tax

Paycheck calculator

Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.

Gross pay (per period)Pay frequencyStateFiling statusPre-tax deductions / period (401k, HSA, etc.)Local city / county taxPost-tax deductions / period (Roth, garnishments, etc.)

Estimated take-home (per period)

$2,255.12

Estimated take-home (annual): $58,633.00

Gross pay$3,000.00

Pre-tax deductions-$0.00

Federal income tax-$320.38

Social Security (6.2%)-$186.00

Medicare (1.45%)-$43.50

Missouri state tax-$165.00

Kansas City, MO earnings tax-$30.00

Post-tax deductions-$0.00

Net (take-home)$2,255.12

Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.

Local tax estimator (already on this page's paycheck tool)

Already selected on the paycheck tool above. Do not add this estimator on top of that take-home. Select "Kansas City, MO earnings tax" below. The rate is automatically 1%.

Local tax estimator

Gross pay this paycheck

Locality

Local tax this paycheck

$30.00

Effective rate

1.00%

Annualised local tax

$780

1% earnings tax on residents and on wages earned in KC by nonresidents.

Estimate only. Local income tax rules vary by residency, work location, school district, and special assessments. Some localities (NYC, Yonkers) tax residents but not commuters; others (KC, STL, Wilmington) tax both. Verify with the city revenue agency or your payroll team before relying on a number. Pair this with theGross to Net Paycheck Calculatorand pick the same locality there so take-home includes this line.

Source

KCMO Earnings Tax: 1%. Renewed by voters April 2026 through 2031. Source: City of Kansas City MO — Earnings Tax.

Common questions

What is the KCMO Earnings Tax?: Kansas City Missouri imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on (a) all wages of Kansas City residents (regardless of where they work) and (b) wages earned in Kansas City by non-residents. Renewed by voters in April 2026 to continue through 2031.
I live in Kansas City but work in Overland Park (KS) — do I owe?: Yes. As a KCMO resident you owe the 1% on all your earnings, regardless of work location. The KS state tax (Kansas) will withhold for your Kansas work; you reconcile MO state credit at filing.
I live in suburban Kansas but work in downtown KCMO — do I owe?: Yes. As a non-resident working in KCMO you owe the 1% on KCMO wages only. Your home state (Kansas) typically allows a credit for the KCMO tax paid; consult a CPA on multi-state reconciliation.
Does Missouri tax wages?: Yes. Missouri uses progressive brackets up to ~4.95% in 2025/2026 (verify with Missouri Department of Revenue). The state tax applies in addition to KCMO.
Does the calculator include the KCMO line?: The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and MO state in the main tool. For the KCMO line, this city page already preselects that locality in the Paycheck Calculator and the estimator below. Gross-to-Net still defaults to none until you pick it. Do not add the estimator line twice. On this page: select "Kansas City, MO earnings tax" — the rate is automatically 1%.

Missouri Paycheck Guide

MO progressive brackets + KCMO / STL earnings tax.

St. Louis Paycheck Calculator

STL has the same 1% earnings tax structure.

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