Current minimum wage in Kansas
Kansas has a state minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, matching the federal rate that covers most workers. State law only applies to jobs outside federal coverage, and for those jobs overtime starts after 46 hours a week instead of 40.
The rate rose from $6.55 (effective July 24, 2008) to $7.25 on July 24, 2009, an increase of $0.70 an hour or $1,456 a year for a full-time worker.
Next scheduled change
No increase is scheduled; the rate would change only if Congress raises the federal minimum wage.
Tipped minimum wage
Employers may pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 an hour and count tips toward the rest, as long as total pay reaches $7.25 an hour. The federal tipped cash wage is $2.13. Employers may pay tipped workers $2.13 an hour in cash if tips bring total pay to at least $7.25; otherwise the employer must make up the difference.
What minimum wage pays in Kansas
| Hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $145.00 | $7,540 |
| 25 hours | $181.25 | $9,425 |
| 30 hours | $217.50 | $11,310 |
| 35 hours | $253.75 | $13,195 |
| 40 hours | $290.00 | $15,080 |
After federal and Kansas taxes, a full-time minimum wage worker who files single keeps about $13,806 a year, or $531 per biweekly check. Run your own numbers with the Kansas paycheck calculator or see the full breakdown for $8 an hour.
Overtime rules
Most workers get federal overtime after 40 hours a week; Kansas law requires overtime after 46 hours a week only for jobs not covered by federal law.
City and county minimum wages
Local minimum wages are not allowed.
Exceptions and special rates
The Kansas minimum wage law covers only jobs outside federal coverage, and federal law allows a $4.25 youth wage for workers under 20 during their first 90 days on the job.
How Kansas compares
Kansas ranks #32 of 51 for its minimum wage, tied with 19 other states at the same rate. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Kansas in 2026?
Kansas uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour for most workers.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Kansas?
Employers in Kansas may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $2.13 an hour, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $7.25. Employers may pay tipped workers $2.13 an hour in cash if tips bring total pay to at least $7.25; otherwise the employer must make up the difference.
When does the Kansas minimum wage go up next?
No increase is scheduled; the rate would change only if Congress raises the federal minimum wage.
How much is minimum wage in Kansas per year?
At $7.25 an hour, a 40-hour week pays $290 and a full year pays $15,080 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $13,806 after federal and Kansas taxes.
How does overtime work in Kansas?
Most workers get federal overtime after 40 hours a week; Kansas law requires overtime after 46 hours a week only for jobs not covered by federal law.