How Kansas taxes your paycheck
Kansas taxes 2026 income at 5.2% up to $23,000 of taxable income ($46,000 joint) and 5.58% above, the two-bracket structure from the 2024 special-session law (SB 1). The standard deduction ($3,605 single, $8,240 joint, $6,180 head of household) and personal exemption ($9,160, or $18,320 joint, plus $2,320 per dependent) are fixed in statute and not indexed. A 2025 law (SB 269, K.S.A. 79-32,110c) cuts rates toward 4% when income and privilege tax receipts beat the inflation-adjusted FY 2024 level and the rainy-day fund is at least 15% of receipts, but no cut applies to 2026, and the 2026 session did not change individual rates.
2026 Kansas income tax brackets
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $46,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $46,000 | 5.58% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $3,605 | $8,240 | $6,180 |
| Personal exemption | $9,160 | $18,320 | $9,160 |
Local income taxes
Kansas cities and counties do not levy income or earnings taxes on wages.
Take-home pay in Kansas at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Kansas taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $896 | $25,389 | $976 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,432 | $32,888 | $1,265 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,990 | $40,365 | $1,552 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,548 | $47,842 | $1,840 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,385 | $58,207 | $2,239 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,780 | $74,400 | $2,862 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,570 | $106,221 | $4,085 |
How Kansas compares
At a $60,000 salary, Kansas ranks #39 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Kansas
The Kansas minimum wage is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. A full-time minimum wage job pays $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,806 after taxes. See the full Kansas minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
Ignores the dependent exemption ($2,320 each), the extra exemption for 100% disabled veterans, itemized deductions and the additional standard deduction for age 65+ or blind filers. Head of household uses the single brackets, which matches the statute's 'all other individuals' schedule. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Kansas taxes wages at graduated rates from 5.2% to 5.58% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Kansas?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Kansas keeps about $47,842 a year, or $3,987 a month, in 2026. That ranks 39 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Kansas have local income taxes?
Kansas cities and counties do not levy income or earnings taxes on wages.
What is the minimum wage in Kansas?
The minimum wage in Kansas is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,806 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- K.S.A. 79-32,110 - Individual income tax rate schedules (Kansas Legislature)
- K.S.A. 79-32,119 - Kansas standard deduction
- K.S.A. 79-32,121 - Kansas personal exemptions
- Kansas Legislative Research Department - 2025 Supplement to Kansas Tax Facts (Nov 2025)
- Kansas Legislative Research Department - Legislative Highlights 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)