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Chief Executives average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$279,380
- St. Louis$264,890
- Springfield$211,090
- Columbia$205,590
- St. Joseph$167,030
- Jefferson City$158,370
- Joplin$155,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $279,380 | $221,640 | $142,730 | $187,271 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $264,890 | $202,840 | $136,840 | $178,796 | 95 |
| Springfield | $211,090 | $179,910 | $124,990 | $148,111 | 89 |
| Columbia | $205,590 | $159,890 | $101,850 | $144,319 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $167,030 | $131,540 | $100,660 | $118,518 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $158,370 | $113,090 | $81,090 | $113,006 | 88 |
| Joplin | $155,280 | $134,670 | $85,760 | $111,039 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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