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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Anesthesiologist Salary After Tax in St Louis

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MO ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.96

Anesthesiologist Salary Range

25th Percentile

$275,000

Take-home:

$185,442

$15,454/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$329,000

Take-home:

$216,600

$18,050/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$425,000

Take-home:

$271,992

$22,666/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $329,000

Gross Salary$329,000
Federal Tax(24.1%)โ€“$79,447
MO State Taxโ€“$16,103
Social Securityโ€“$10,918
Medicareโ€“$4,771
Annual Take-Home$216,600
$18,050Monthly
$8,331Bi-Weekly
34.16%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in St Louis

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)6.6% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,200/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,500/mo

COL Index

0.96

Comfortable Rent Max

$4,512/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $18,050 ($216,600/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$9,025

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$5,415

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$3,610

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$108,300

Wants / year

$64,980

Savings / year

$43,320

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Anesthesiologist salary in St Louis?

The median Anesthesiologist salary in St Louis (MO) is $329,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $275,000 and the 75th percentile is $425,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Anesthesiologist in St Louis?

At the median salary of $329,000, a Anesthesiologist in MO takes home approximately $216,600 per year ($18,050/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 34.16%.

Can a Anesthesiologist afford rent in St Louis?

The average 1-bedroom rent in St Louis is $1,200/month. On the median Anesthesiologist salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 6.6%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($4,512/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Anesthesiologist salaries in St Louis?

St Louis has a cost-of-living index of 0.96 (1.00 = national average). St Louis is 4% cheaper than the US average, so the Anesthesiologist salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.