Kansas sales tax at a glance
The state sales tax rate on food and food ingredients has been 0% since Jan 1, 2025, but city and county sales taxes still apply to food.
| State sales tax rate | 6.5% |
| Average local rate | 2.21% |
| Average combined rate | 8.71% |
| Highest combined rate | 10.75% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
Kansas sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 8.71% | Total at 8.71% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.65 | $0.87 | $10.87 |
| $50 | $3.25 | $4.36 | $54.36 |
| $100 | $6.50 | $8.71 | $108.71 |
| $500 | $32.50 | $43.55 | $543.55 |
| $1,000 | $65.00 | $87.10 | $1,087.10 |
Also see the Kansas paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
The Kansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local taxes add an average of 2.21%, for an average combined rate of 8.71%; the highest combined rate in the state is 10.75%.
Are groceries taxed in Kansas?
Groceries are exempt from the Kansas state sales tax, although local sales taxes may still apply.
How do I calculate sales tax in Kansas?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 8.71%, a $100 purchase adds $8.71 in tax for a total of $108.71.