Kansas City Paycheck Calculator
Kansas City levies a 1% earnings tax on residents and on non-residents for work performed inside the city. It is one of only two Missouri municipalities with an income tax, and it must be reauthorised by voters every five years.
Tax year 2026 · Updated 2026-08-29 · Kansas City minimum wage $15.00
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Local income tax in Kansas City
The earnings tax applies to gross wages with no deductions or exemptions, so it is a straight 1% of pay. Because Kansas City straddles the state line, a large share of workers live in Kansas and commute in; they pay the Kansas City earnings tax on city-sourced wages and Kansas income tax on the same income, with a credit for Missouri tax paid. Non-residents who work partly outside the city can claim a refund for those days.
Take-home pay in Kansas City at different salaries
Single filer, no dependents, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 tax year, bi-weekly pay.
| Gross salary | Federal | FICA | MO tax | Local tax | Annual take-home | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $820 | $400 | $33,100 | $1,273.10 |
| $55,000 | $4,420 | $4,208 | $1,440 | $550 | $44,383 | $1,707.02 |
| $70,000 | $6,570 | $5,355 | $2,118 | $700 | $55,257 | $2,125.28 |
| $90,000 | $10,970 | $6,885 | $3,058 | $900 | $68,187 | $2,622.59 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $4,468 | $1,200 | $87,582 | $3,368.55 |
| $160,000 | $27,134 | $12,240 | $6,348 | $1,600 | $112,678 | $4,333.78 |
The local tax alone costs a Kansas City worker on $75,000 about $750 a year — the difference between $58,490 and $59,240 of take-home pay. That is $28.85 per bi-weekly paycheck, and it is the number to weigh when you are deciding where inside the metro area to live or which office to accept.
Working in Kansas City but living elsewhere
Kansas City applies its local tax to wages earned in the jurisdiction regardless of where you live, so commuting in does not avoid it. If you also live in a taxing jurisdiction, check whether your home city grants a credit for tax paid here — a partial credit leaves a balance that arrives as a bill rather than as withholding.
Our guide to working in two states covers resident credits, part-year returns and the convenience-of-the-employer rules that catch out remote workers.
Kansas City minimum wage
The minimum wage that applies in Kansas City for 2026 is $15.00 an hour. At full-time hours that is $31,200 of gross pay a year and roughly $26,482 after tax.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas City have a city income tax?
Yes. The earnings tax applies to gross wages with no deductions or exemptions, so it is a straight 1% of pay.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Kansas City?
On a $75,000 salary a single filer has roughly $16,510 withheld a year: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, $2,353 in Missouri state tax and premiums and $750 in local tax. Take-home is about $58,490 a year, or $2,249.61 every two weeks.
What is the total income tax rate in Kansas City?
For a $75,000 single filer, an effective total rate of about 22% across federal, FICA, state and local tax. The marginal rate on the next dollar is higher.
Related calculators
For the full Missouri picture including brackets, reciprocity and every local jurisdiction, see the Missouri paycheck calculator. If you are paid by the hour, the Missouri hourly calculator handles overtime and shift work.