Kansas Paycheck Calculator 2026
Kansas has two brackets, 5.2% and 5.58%, but a personal exemption of $9,160 per filer shields a large share of a typical paycheck.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,238.74
$58,207 per year · 77.6% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Kansas state income tax
- $130.20
- Take-home pay
- $2,238.74
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in Kansas
Kansas uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 5.2% to 5.6%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Before the brackets apply, Kansas subtracts a standard deduction of about $3,605 for single filers.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each Kansas paycheck.
What changes a Kansas paycheck?
Senate Bill 1 of the 2024 special session collapsed the Kansas rates into two brackets: 5.2% up to $23,000 of taxable income for single filers and heads of household, and 5.58% above. Joint filers switch at $46,000. The same law raised the standard deduction to $3,605 for a single filer, $8,240 for a joint return and $6,180 for a head of household.
The personal exemption rose to $9,160 for a single filer or head of household and $18,320 for a joint return, with $2,320 for each dependent. Combined with the standard deduction, a single filer's first $12,765 of wages is untaxed. The calculator applies both to the filer and a spouse but leaves out dependents.
Kansas has no local income tax and no state disability deduction from paychecks. These inputs come from the legislature's bill summary and Tax Foundation's 2026 table, and the estimate does not model any income-based limits on the exemption.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Kansas
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Kansas. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $47,842 per year — 79.7% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Kansas state income tax | $2,548 | $98 |
| Take-home pay | $47,842 | $1,840 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Kansas
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | KS tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,432 | $32,888 | $1,265 |
| $60,000 | $2,548 | $47,842 | $1,840 |
| $85,000 | $3,943 | $64,684 | $2,488 |
| $120,000 | $5,896 | $87,354 | $3,360 |
Kansas income tax rates used for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $46,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $46,000 | 5.58% |
- Standard deduction: $3,605 single, $8,240 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $9,160 single, $18,320 married filing jointly.
Sources and limitations
The 2026 Kansas tax inputs on this page are based on Kansas tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kansas have a state income tax?
Kansas has a progressive state income tax (5.2%–5.6%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the Kansas income tax rates?
Kansas has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 5.2% to 5.6%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Kansas?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Kansas withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.