Kansas income tax rates for 2026
Kansas has rates from 5.2% to 5.58%; for single filers the top rate of 5.58% starts above $23,000 of Kansas taxable income. Rates apply to Kansas taxable income: federal adjusted gross income minus Kansas’s own deductions and exemptions.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2% | $0 – $23,000 | $0 – $46,000 |
| 5.58% | Over $23,000 | Over $46,000 |
Kansas standard deduction and exemptions
| Item | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $3,605 | $8,240 |
| Personal exemption | $9,160 | $18,320 |
| Exemption per dependent | $2,320 | $2,320 |
Deductions and exemptions reduce the income Kansas taxes; credits reduce the tax itself. The head-of-household standard deduction is $6,180.
How much Kansas income tax will I pay?
Estimated 2026 tax for a single filer with wage income, the standard deduction and no dependents:
| Wages | Kansas tax | State effective rate | Federal income tax | Total income tax | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,432 | 3.58% | $2,620 | $4,052 | 10.1% |
| $60,000 | $2,548 | 4.25% | $5,020 | $7,568 | 12.6% |
| $80,000 | $3,664 | 4.58% | $8,770 | $12,434 | 15.5% |
| $100,000 | $4,780 | 4.78% | $13,170 | $17,950 | 18% |
| $150,000 | $7,570 | 5.05% | $24,734 | $32,304 | 21.5% |
| $250,000 | $13,150 | 5.26% | $51,304 | $64,454 | 25.8% |
At $100,000, for example, Kansas takes about $4,780 and the combined income tax bill is $17,950. Your marginal rate on the next dollar at that income is 27.58% (22% federal + 5.58% Kansas). These estimates apply Kansas’s brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits from our data; local taxes and rules the notes below mark as not modeled are left out.
How Kansas compares with neighboring states
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays $3,385 in Kansas income tax, the 40th-lowest (tied) among the 50 states and DC. The median across all of them is $2,588.
| State | State tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Rates | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,533 | 3.38% | 2.46%–4.55% | 24 of 51 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | 3.45% | 0%–4.7% | 26 of 51 |
| Colorado | $2,592 | 3.46% | Flat 4.4% | 27 of 51 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | 3.77% | 0%–4.5% | 31 of 51 |
| Kansas | $3,385 | 4.51% | 5.2%–5.58% | 40 of 51 |
Compare Kansas with Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma.
Kansas tax rules to know
Key points from our 2026 Kansas data, compiled from the official sources listed at the end of this page:
- Two brackets from 2024 SB 1: 5.2% up to $23,000 ($46,000 married filing jointly) and 5.58% above. Single, head of household and MFS all use the $23,000 schedule.
- No rate cut for 2026: KDOR Notice 25-06 says the SB 269 revenue trigger was not met.
- Standard deduction and exemptions are unchanged since 2024 (KDOR's KW-100 withholding guide, Rev. 10-24, is still current and 2026 session laws did not change them). Personal exemption is $9,160 for single, HOH or MFS and $18,320 for MFJ, plus $2,320 per dependent. There is an extra $2,320 for a child born during the year and for qualifying 100%-disabled veterans.
- Additional standard deduction for 65+/blind: $850 each (single/HOH) or $700 each (married).
- Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Kansas income tax (since 2024).
- 2026 session laws (e.g., SB 368 health-care-sharing and HB 2602 portable-benefit subtractions) take effect for tax years after Dec. 31, 2026 and do not change 2026 rates or deductions.
Local income tax: none. Cities and counties in Kansas do not levy their own income tax in our 2026 data.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kansas income tax rate for 2026?
Kansas has rates from 5.2% to 5.58% for 2026. For single filers the top rate of 5.58% applies to Kansas taxable income over $23,000. Because the rate applies to taxable income after deductions and exemptions, the share of total income you pay is lower: about 4.51% for a single filer earning $75,000. At $100,000 of wages, a single filer would owe about $4,780 in Kansas income tax.
How much is Kansas income tax on $75,000?
A single filer with $75,000 in wages owes about $3,385 in Kansas income tax for 2026, based on Kansas taxable income of about $62,235. Federal income tax adds $7,670 and Social Security and Medicare $5,738, leaving about $58,207. A married couple earning $150,000 would owe about $6,713 in state tax.
What is the Kansas standard deduction for 2026?
In our 2026 data, the Kansas standard deduction is $3,605 for single filers and $8,240 for married couples filing jointly ($6,180 for heads of household). A personal exemption of $9,160 per filer also reduces taxable income. For a single filer earning $75,000, Kansas taxable income works out to about $62,235 in our estimate. See the rules section on this page for income limits and other details.
Does Kansas have local income taxes?
No. Our 2026 data shows no local (city or county) income taxes in Kansas, so the state and federal income tax estimated here, plus Social Security and Medicare, cover the income taxes on your wages. A single filer earning $75,000 pays about $11,055 in combined federal and Kansas income tax.
How does Kansas income tax compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays about $3,385 in Kansas income tax, the 40th-lowest (tied) among the 50 states and DC. Among neighbors, Nebraska would take $2,533 and Oklahoma $2,830. The national median is $2,588. Income tax is only one part of the picture; sales and property taxes also differ by state.
Is this Kansas tax estimate exact?
It is an estimate. We apply Kansas’s 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits to your income, starting from federal adjusted gross income. We do not model every Kansas subtraction, credit or phase-out, and federal figures leave out the AMT and the QBI deduction. Use it for planning and check your actual return or Kansas’s tax agency for final numbers.