Kansas Income Tax Rates for 2026
Kansas taxes income in two brackets. The 2024 tax law (Senate Bill 1) replaced the old three rate schedule, and the same schedule applies in 2026 because the revenue trigger for a further cut was not met.
| Kansas taxable income | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| First band | 5.20% up to $23,000 | 5.20% up to $46,000 |
| Above the band | 5.58% over $23,000 | 5.58% over $46,000 |
Before those rates apply, Kansas subtracts two amounts from your wages:
- Standard deduction: $3,605 single, $8,240 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $9,160 single, $18,320 married filing jointly, plus $2,320 per dependent.
Together they shelter $12,765 of a single filer's pay from state tax.
Worked Example: $58,000 in Kansas
A single filer earning $58,000 with no other income and no dependents:
| Item | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $58,000 | $4,833.33 |
| Federal income tax | $4,780 | $398.33 |
| Social Security | $3,596 | $299.67 |
| Medicare | $841 | $70.08 |
| Kansas income tax | $2,436.71 | $203.06 |
| Net pay | $46,346.29 | $3,862.19 |
Kansas taxable income is $58,000 − $3,605 − $9,160 = $45,235. The first $23,000 is taxed at 5.20% and the remaining $22,235 at 5.58%, which gives $2,436.71. Total deductions take 20.1% of the gross.
Kansas Take Home Pay by Salary
Net pay for a single filer at six salary levels, all run through the calculator above:
| Gross salary | Kansas income tax | Net per year | Net per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $1,156.22 | $29,146.28 | $2,428.86 |
| $45,000 | $1,711.31 | $36,626.19 | $3,052.18 |
| $58,000 | $2,436.71 | $46,346.29 | $3,862.19 |
| $75,000 | $3,385.31 | $58,207.19 | $4,850.60 |
| $100,000 | $4,780.31 | $74,399.69 | $6,199.97 |
| $150,000 | $7,570.31 | $106,220.69 | $8,851.72 |
At $100,000 the state takes $4,780.31, which is 4.8% of gross. The rate on each extra dollar stays at 5.58% however high the salary goes.
Married Filing Jointly in Kansas
The joint brackets are exactly double the single ones, and so is the exemption. A couple with one earner on $58,000 keeps $49,328.12 a year, against $46,346.29 for a single filer, because both the federal and the Kansas deductions are larger.
Kansas income tax for that couple comes to $1,634.88. When both spouses work, enter the combined salary to see the household figure.
Kansas Paycheck by Pay Period
The $58,000 example split across the usual pay schedules:
| Pay frequency | Gross per paycheck | Net per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (52) | $1,115.38 | $891.27 |
| Biweekly (26) | $2,230.77 | $1,782.55 |
| Semimonthly (24) | $2,416.67 | $1,931.10 |
| Monthly (12) | $4,833.33 | $3,862.19 |
Kansas employers withhold with the percentage method in the state guide KW-100, based on the K-4 form you file. The yearly total should land close to the figures here if your K-4 matches your situation.
What Kansas Taxes on a Paycheck
- Taxed: wages, salary, bonuses, commissions and tips.
- Not taxed by Kansas: traditional 401(k) and other pre tax plan deferrals, which also lower federal tax. Social Security benefits are exempt from Kansas tax from 2024 on.
- No local wage tax: Kansas cities and counties raise money through sales and property taxes, not payroll.
- No state disability or paid leave premium: nothing else is withheld for the state.
Living in Kansas but working across the line in Kansas City, Missouri brings that city's 1% earnings tax into play. The Missouri Gross to Net Calculator covers it.
Kansas Compared with Missouri and Nebraska
The same $58,000 single salary run through three Plains state calculators on this site:
| State | State taxes and premiums | Net per year |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $2,436.71 | $46,346.29 |
| Missouri | $1,788.67 | $46,994.33 |
| Nebraska | $1,759.46 | $47,023.54 |
Kansas comes out with the highest state bill of the three at this pay. Its rates start higher than Nebraska's and its deductions are smaller than Missouri's, which copies the federal standard deduction. The gap narrows for couples, since the Kansas joint exemption of $18,320 is generous.
Assumptions and Limits
- One earner, no dependents and the standard deduction on both the federal and Kansas returns.
- No credits such as the food sales tax credit or the child and dependent care credit.
- Yearly tax, not a payroll withholding table, so a single paycheck can differ by a few dollars.
Sources: Kansas Department of Revenue Notice 24-08 and the 2025 income tax booklet for the Kansas schedule; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration for federal figures. Rates for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kansas income tax rate in 2026?
Kansas has two rates: 5.20% on the first $23,000 of taxable income for single filers ($46,000 joint) and 5.58% above it.
How much is $58,000 a year after tax in Kansas?
A single filer keeps about $46,346.29 a year, or $3,862.19 a month, after federal tax, FICA and Kansas tax.
What is the Kansas standard deduction for 2026?
$3,605 for single filers and $8,240 for married couples filing jointly, on top of a personal exemption of $9,160 or $18,320.
Do Kansas cities have an income tax?
No. No Kansas city or county taxes wages. Only state and federal income tax and FICA come out of a Kansas paycheck.
Did Kansas cut its income tax rate for 2026?
No. The 2025 law lowers rates only when general fund revenue beats a set target, and the Department of Revenue confirmed no cut for 2026 or for 2027.
Does Kansas tax 401(k) contributions?
No. A traditional 401(k) deferral is subtracted before Kansas tax, just as it is for federal tax. The 401(k) Paycheck Calculator shows the effect.
How is Kansas withholding worked out?
Employers follow the percentage method in Kansas publication KW-100, using the allowances on your Form K-4. The yearly total should be close to the tax shown here.