2026 Kansas income tax brackets
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $23,000 | 5.2% |
| over $23,000 | 5.58% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $46,000 | 5.2% |
| over $46,000 | 5.58% |
Kansas's head of household brackets aren't loaded yet. For those statuses the calculator shows a labeled single-filer estimate.
How Kansas taxable income is figured
The 2026 Kansas standard deduction is $3,605 for single filers, $8,240 for married filing jointly and $6,180 for head of household. A personal exemption of $9,160 (single), $18,320 (married filing jointly) or $9,160 (head of household) comes off before the rate applies. Dependents aren't included. Pre-tax 401(k), health and HSA deductions are assumed to reduce Kansas wages the same way they reduce federal wages.
| Filing status | 2026 standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $3,605 |
| Married filing jointly | $8,240 |
| Head of household | $6,180 |
Local income taxes in Kansas
No local income taxes on wages in Kansas.
Local taxes are shown for information only. The calculator doesn't add them to your result.
Minimum wage, tips and overtime in Kansas
The minimum wage used for Kansas is $7.25 an hour. Tipped employees may be paid a cash wage of $2.13 with a tip credit of up to $5.12, as long as wages plus tips reach the full minimum. Check a shift with the tipped wage calculator.
No daily overtime rule; overtime follows the federal FLSA standard of 1.5x for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Kansas take-home pay at common salaries
| Salary | Federal | KS state | FICA | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000.00 | $2,620.00 | $1,432.31 | $3,060.00 | $32,887.69 | $1,264.91 |
| $60,000.00 | $5,020.00 | $2,548.31 | $4,590.00 | $47,841.69 | $1,840.06 |
| $85,000.00 | $9,870.00 | $3,943.31 | $6,502.50 | $64,684.19 | $2,487.85 |
| $120,000.00 | $17,570.00 | $5,896.31 | $9,180.00 | $87,353.69 | $3,359.76 |
Single filer, paid biweekly, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. Computed by the same engine as the calculator above.
Kansas paycheck FAQs
- What is the Kansas income tax rate in 2026?
- Kansas taxes wages at rates from 5.2% to 5.58%, depending on taxable income.
- How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Kansas?
- For a single filer paid biweekly with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $5,020.00, Kansas income tax $2,548.31, Social Security $3,720.00 and Medicare $870.00. That leaves $47,841.69 a year, or $1,840.06 per paycheck.
- Does Kansas have a standard deduction?
- The 2026 Kansas standard deduction is $3,605 for single filers, $8,240 for married filing jointly and $6,180 for head of household. A personal exemption of $9,160 (single), $18,320 (married filing jointly) or $9,160 (head of household) comes off before the rate applies. Dependents aren't included.
- Does Kansas have local income taxes?
- No local income taxes on wages in Kansas.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Kansas?
- $2.13 an hour in cash wages, with a tip credit of up to $5.12, so tips must bring the total to at least $7.25.
Sources for Kansas figures
Every Kansas figure on this page was last checked on against these sources:
- https://law.justia.com/codes/kansas/chapter-79/article-32/section-79-32-119/ — law.justia.com (tax year 2026, checked 2026-10-18)
Federal figures: see the methodology page.
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