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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$99,840
- St. Louis$97,430
- Springfield$88,760
- Jefferson City$87,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $99,840 | $101,830 | $78,590 | $74,314 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $97,430 | $96,920 | $80,110 | $72,756 | 95 |
| Springfield | $88,760 | $80,640 | $64,760 | $68,038 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $87,270 | $81,150 | $62,090 | $67,060 | 88 |
*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 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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