Kansas paycheck taxes at a glance
Kansas has income tax from 5.2% to 5.58%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Kansas rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 2 brackets (5.2%–5.58%) |
| Standard deduction | $3,605 single · $8,240 married |
| Personal exemption | $9,160 single · $18,320 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local wage taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main Kansas rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Kansas income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to Kansas taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $22,999: 5.2% | $0 – $45,999: 5.2% |
| $23,000+: 5.58% | $46,000+: 5.58% |
Take-home pay examples in Kansas
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,888 | $2,741 | $1,265 | $1,432 | 17.8% |
| $60,000 | $47,842 | $3,987 | $1,840 | $2,548 | 20.3% |
| $80,000 | $61,446 | $5,120 | $2,363 | $3,664 | 23.2% |
| $100,000 | $74,400 | $6,200 | $2,862 | $4,780 | 25.6% |
| $150,000 | $106,221 | $8,852 | $4,085 | $7,570 | 29.2% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Kansas taxes income at 5.2% and 5.58%, with the higher rate starting above $23,000 of taxable income for single filers ($46,000 joint).
- Kansas Notice 25-06 confirmed there is no income tax rate reduction for tax year 2026.
- Kansas eliminated its state sales tax on groceries on January 1, 2025, though local sales taxes still apply.
Also see the Kansas sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kansas income tax rate for 2026?
Kansas has a progressive income tax with 2 brackets for single filers, from 5.2% to 5.58% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Kansas?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $47,842 a year ($3,987 a month) in Kansas, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Kansas income tax ($2,548), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Kansas?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Kansas taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.