Kansas Take-Home Pay Calculator
5.7% top rateEstimate your net paycheck after federal taxes, FICA, and Kansas state income tax.
Last updated: April 2026
Kansas Income Tax
Kansas has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.7% on income over $30,000 (single).
Kansas State Income Tax: What You Need to Know
Kansas has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.7% on income over $30,000 (single).
Kansas uses a three-bracket graduated income tax, but the structure means most working Kansans quickly reach the top 5.7% rate — it kicks in at just $30,000 of taxable income. After applying the $3,500 standard deduction and $2,250 personal exemption for a single filer, workers earning $40,000–$100,000 will have the large majority of their taxable income in the 5.7% bracket. This makes Kansas's effective state rate meaningfully higher than states like Colorado (4.4% flat) or North Carolina (4.5% flat) for middle-income earners. One significant benefit: Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Kansas income tax for residents with federal adjusted gross income at or below $75,000. Above that threshold, Social Security is taxed at regular Kansas rates — a cliff-edge that affects some retirees with other income sources. No Kansas municipality levies a local income tax — workers in Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka, and Lawrence pay only state and federal income taxes. This stands in contrast to the Missouri side of the Kansas City metro, where Kansas City (MO) imposes a 1% earnings tax on workers in the city. Kansas has made modest tax reform efforts in recent years, with the legislature debating further rate reductions, though the top rate remains higher than most surrounding states. For a single filer earning $60,000, Kansas income tax runs approximately $2,635 per year — compared to roughly $2,700 in Missouri at the 4.8% flat rate before local taxes.
On top of state taxes, all workers also pay federal income tax based on the 2026 progressive brackets, plus FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100) and Medicare (1.45% on all wages).
Our calculator applies Kansas's 5.7% top rate to your gross income as a simplified estimate. Actual state taxes may vary based on deductions, exemptions, and local taxes not captured in this estimate.
Kansas Income Tax Brackets (2026, Single Filers)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $15,000 | 3.10% |
| $15,000 – $30,000 | 5.25% |
| $30,000 – and above | 5.70% |
Kansas Take-Home Pay Examples (2026, Single Filer)
Estimates based on standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions. Last updated: April 2026.
| Salary | Federal Tax | State Tax | FICA | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $3,167 | $1,490 | $3,060 | $32,283 |
| $60,000 | $6,617 | $2,635 | $4,590 | $46,158 |
| $80,000 | $10,817 | $3,775 | $6,120 | $59,288 |
| $100,000 | $15,617 | $4,915 | $7,650 | $71,818 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Kansas Taxes
What are Kansas's income tax brackets for 2026?
Kansas has three income tax brackets for single filers: 3.1% on income up to $15,000; 5.25% on income from $15,000 to $30,000; and 5.7% on income above $30,000. After the $3,500 standard deduction and $2,250 personal exemption, most workers earning $40,000–$100,000 have a significant portion of income taxed at the 5.7% top rate.
Does Kansas tax Social Security benefits?
Kansas exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax for recipients whose federal adjusted gross income is $75,000 or less. Above that threshold, Social Security is taxed at normal Kansas rates. This exemption benefits the majority of Kansas retirees.
Does Kansas have a local income tax?
No. Kansas municipalities do not levy local income taxes on wages. Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City (KS), and all other Kansas cities add no local withholding. Kansas workers pay only state and federal income taxes.
How does Kansas's income tax compare to Missouri's?
Missouri has a flat 4.8% rate (as of 2024), lower than Kansas's 5.7% top rate. However, Kansas City (MO) and St. Louis impose a 1% local earnings tax, which partially narrows the gap for workers in those cities. For most Kansas workers, the state income tax burden is modestly higher than in Missouri.
What is the Kansas standard deduction and personal exemption?
For 2026, Kansas allows a standard deduction of $3,500 for single filers and $8,000 for married filing jointly. Kansas also allows a personal exemption of $2,250 per taxpayer. These deductions reduce Kansas taxable income before the bracket rates are applied.
What is Kansas's minimum wage in 2026?
Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25/hour — the federal floor. Kansas has not raised its state minimum above the federal level and preempts cities from setting higher local minimums.