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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Electrical Engineer Salary After Tax in St Louis

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MO ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.96

Electrical Engineer Salary Range

25th Percentile

$82,000

Take-home:

$62,197

$5,183/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$105,000

Take-home:

$77,238

$6,437/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$132,000

Take-home:

$94,624

$7,885/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $105,000

Gross Salary$105,000
Federal Tax(14.0%)โ€“$14,714
MO State Taxโ€“$5,015
Social Securityโ€“$6,510
Medicareโ€“$1,523
Annual Take-Home$77,238
$6,437Monthly
$2,971Bi-Weekly
26.44%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in St Louis

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)18.6% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,200/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,500/mo

COL Index

0.96

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,609/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $6,437 ($77,244/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,219

per month

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

$1,931

per month

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

$1,287

per month

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

Needs / year

$38,622

Wants / year

$23,173

Savings / year

$15,449

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrical Engineer salary in St Louis?

The median Electrical Engineer salary in St Louis (MO) is $105,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $82,000 and the 75th percentile is $132,000.

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

At the median salary of $105,000, a Electrical Engineer in MO takes home approximately $77,238 per year ($6,437/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 26.44%.

Can a Electrical Engineer afford rent in St Louis?

The average 1-bedroom rent in St Louis is $1,200/month. On the median Electrical Engineer salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 18.6%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,609/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Electrical Engineer 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 Electrical Engineer salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.