St. Louis Local Wage Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate St. Louis city tax separately from your federal and state paycheck estimate. Resident: 1%. Nonresident: 1%.
Published by Financial Calculator · Updated November 9, 2026 · Editorial policy
Local tax only, not total take-home pay. The City of St. Louis earnings tax is 1%. Residents file on 100% of earnings wherever earned; nonresidents pay on earnings for work performed in the city, with a non-residency deduction formula for days worked outside the city (Collector of Revenue guidance). Refund claims for days worked outside the city (Form E-1R) are not modeled.
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Annualized city tax
$750
Monthly city tax
$63
Biweekly city tax
$29
Wages less city tax only
$74,250
City tax only. Federal, state, FICA, benefits and tax credits are not subtracted. Enter city-taxable wages, not federal taxable income.
St. Louis resident and nonresident tax
Rate effective: Current published rate. Checked against the city's published guidance on November 10, 2026. Enter annual city-taxable compensation. The formula is qualifying wages × applicable city rate.
| Qualifying wages | Resident city tax | Nonresident city tax |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $300 | $300 |
| $50,000 | $500 | $500 |
| $75,000 | $750 | $750 |
| $100,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| $150,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
What this city-tax estimate leaves out
The City of St. Louis earnings tax is 1%. Residents file on 100% of earnings wherever earned; nonresidents pay on earnings for work performed in the city, with a non-residency deduction formula for days worked outside the city (Collector of Revenue guidance). Refund claims for days worked outside the city (Form E-1R) are not modeled.
It excludes federal income tax, state income tax, FICA, benefits and tax credits. Nonresidents should enter only wages taxable by this city, not wages earned elsewhere. Do not add two full city rates without checking residence credits.
See the Missouri paycheck calculator for a separate state estimate. That tool does not automatically include this city tax.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources and how we calculate
Published by Financial Calculator. Editorial policy. Publisher attribution, not a claim of professional review.
Figures last checked on November 10, 2026. Read our calculation methodology for data sources and update schedule.