Frequently asked questions
- What is the St. Louis Earnings Tax?
- St. Louis imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on (a) all wages of St. Louis residents (regardless of where they work) and (b) wages earned in St. Louis by non-residents. Renewed by voters in April 2026 through 2031, same as the KCMO Earnings Tax structure.
- I live in St. Louis but work outside the city — do I owe?
- Yes. As a STL resident you owe the 1% on all your earnings, regardless of work location. As a non-resident working in STL, you owe the 1% on STL wages only. Same as the KCMO rule.
- 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 STL.
- Does the calculator include the STL line?
- The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and MO state in the main tool. For the STL line, use the Local Tax Estimator below: select "St. Louis, MO earnings tax" — the rate is automatically 1%.
- What about remote work?
- A recent court case (Boles v. City of St. Louis) addressed whether STL can tax wages of non-residents who work remotely from outside the city. As of 2026 the City of St. Louis has narrowed its position; if you work from outside STL for a STL-based employer, verify your obligation with the city Revenue Division.
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St. Louis Paycheck Calculator
St. Louis imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on residents (all wages) and non-residents (STL wages only). Renewed by voters April 2026 through 2031. Missouri state tax applies first.
Step 1 — federal + FICA + Missouri
Paycheck calculator
Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.
Estimated take-home (per period)
$2,285.12
Estimated take-home (annual): $59,413.00
Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.
Step 2 — add the STL Earnings Tax
Select "St. Louis, MO earnings tax" below. The rate is automatically 1%.
Local tax estimator
NYC resident income tax (top marginal). Nonresidents who work in NYC do not pay this.
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. This calculator does not include state income tax, federal income tax, Social Security, or Medicare. Pair it with theGross to Net Paycheck Calculatorfor a complete picture.
Source
St. Louis Earnings Tax: 1%. Renewed by voters April 2026 through 2031. Source: City of St. Louis — Earnings Tax.
Common questions
- What is the St. Louis Earnings Tax?
- St. Louis imposes a 1% Earnings Tax on (a) all wages of St. Louis residents (regardless of where they work) and (b) wages earned in St. Louis by non-residents. Renewed by voters in April 2026 through 2031, same as the KCMO Earnings Tax structure.
- I live in St. Louis but work outside the city — do I owe?
- Yes. As a STL resident you owe the 1% on all your earnings, regardless of work location. As a non-resident working in STL, you owe the 1% on STL wages only. Same as the KCMO rule.
- 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 STL.
- Does the calculator include the STL line?
- The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and MO state in the main tool. For the STL line, use the Local Tax Estimator below: select "St. Louis, MO earnings tax" — the rate is automatically 1%.
- What about remote work?
- A recent court case (Boles v. City of St. Louis) addressed whether STL can tax wages of non-residents who work remotely from outside the city. As of 2026 the City of St. Louis has narrowed its position; if you work from outside STL for a STL-based employer, verify your obligation with the city Revenue Division.
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PayslipIQ provides educational information and estimated calculations only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, accounting, employment, benefits, or payroll advice. PayslipIQ is not a CPA firm, law firm, financial advisor, payroll provider, or tax authority. Always verify your paycheck, deductions, withholdings, and tax position with your employer's payroll department, a qualified CPA, the IRS, your state tax authority, or another appropriately qualified professional. Calculations are estimates; your actual paycheck may differ based on factors specific to your employer, location, benefits elections, and personal tax situation.