Kansas income tax in 2026
Kansas has a graduated income tax with rates from 5.2% to 5.58% for single filers, spread across 2 brackets. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower your Kansas taxable income as well as your federal taxable income. Kansas then subtracts its own standard deduction of $3,605 for single filers ($8,240 married filing jointly). Personal exemptions: $9,160 single, $18,320 married filing jointly, $2,320 per dependent.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $46,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $46,000 | 5.58% |
Kansas rules and notes
- 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.
Kansas take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; includes Kansas income tax but not local taxes.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | Kansas income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,432 | $32,888 | $1,264.91 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,990 | $40,365 | $1,552.49 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,548 | $47,842 | $1,840.06 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,385 | $58,207 | $2,238.74 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,780 | $74,400 | $2,861.53 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,570 | $106,221 | $4,085.41 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Kansas
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $505.59 | $1,011.18 | $26,291 | $12.64 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $655.46 | $1,310.92 | $34,084 | $16.39 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $805.00 | $1,610.00 | $41,860 | $20.13 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $954.54 | $1,909.08 | $49,636 | $23.86 |
Kansas vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Kansas. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, Kansas ranks #41 of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay. Nationally, take-home pay on $75,000 ranges from $56,538 in Oregon to $61,593 in states without a wage tax; the median is $59,005.
| State | State income tax | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $3,385 | $58,207 | $2,238.74 | — |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | $59,060 | $2,271.52 | +$852 |
| Missouri | $2,588 | $59,005 | $2,269.42 | +$798 |
| Colorado | $2,592 | $59,001 | $2,269.27 | +$794 |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | $58,763 | $2,260.12 | +$556 |
Neighboring state calculators: Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Kansas paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- Kansas income tax is figured on the annual amount using the rules above, then divided across your paychecks.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Kansas?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Kansas takes home about $58,207 a year in 2026, or $2,238.74 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $3,385 of Kansas income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Kansas have a state income tax?
Yes. Kansas has a graduated income tax with rates from 5.2% to 5.58% for single filers in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, that works out to about $3,385 a year, or $130.20 per bi-weekly paycheck, an effective state rate of 4.51% of gross pay. Employers withhold it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Kansas?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Kansas income tax, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $34,084 a year, or $1,310.92 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $16.39 per hour worked.
How does take-home pay in Kansas compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $58,207 a year in Kansas. In neighboring states it ranges from $58,763 to $59,060; Nebraska (the highest nearby) is $852 higher. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes entirely from state income tax.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.