News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists take-home pay in Missouri
The median news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Missouri earns $46,920. After taxes that leaves about $37,675 a year, or $3,140 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 19.7%.
$37,675 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $46,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,450 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,589 |
| Missouri income tax (approx.) | −$2,205 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,140 |
| Every two weeks | $1,449 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Missouri