Kansas income tax at a glance
Kansas moved to two brackets (5.2% and 5.58%) in 2024 with a large $9,160 personal exemption ($18,320 joint). Social Security benefits are fully exempt from Kansas tax.
| Tax structure | 2 brackets, 5.2% – 5.58% |
| Figures for tax year | 2026 |
| Starting point | Federal AGI |
| Standard deduction (single / joint) | $3,605 / $8,240 |
| Tax on $75,000 (single) | $3,385 (4.51%) |
| Rank at $75,000 | 11th highest of 42 |
| Local income taxes | None |
| State sales tax | 6.5% |
How Kansas calculates your income tax
Kansas starts from your federal adjusted gross income (AGI). The standard deduction is $3,605 for single filers and $8,240 for married couples filing jointly ($6,180 head of household). You also get a personal exemption of $9,160 ($18,320 joint) and a dependent exemption of $2,320 per dependent.
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Kansas income tax brackets (2026)
Married couples filing jointly get their own, wider brackets. Rates apply only to the slice of taxable income inside each bracket.
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2% | $0 – $23,000 | 5.2% of taxable income |
| 5.58% | Over $23,000 | $1,196 + 5.58% over $23,000 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2% | $0 – $46,000 | 5.2% of taxable income |
| 5.58% | Over $46,000 | $2,392 + 5.58% over $46,000 |
Kansas standard deduction and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption | Per dependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $3,605 | $9,160 | $2,320 |
| Married filing jointly | $8,240 | $18,320 | $2,320 |
| Head of household | $6,180 | $9,160 | $2,320 |
Amounts before any income-based phase-outs.
Kansas income tax on $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Estimated 2026 tax for W-2 wages with the standard deduction, no children and no pre-tax deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.
| Wages | Filing status | KS tax | Effective | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $1,990 | 3.98% | $3,820 | $3,825 | $40,365 | $3,364 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $1,219 | 2.44% | $1,780 | $3,825 | $43,176 | $3,598 |
| $75,000 | Single | $3,385 | 4.51% | $7,670 | $5,738 | $58,207 | $4,851 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $2,528 | 3.37% | $4,640 | $5,738 | $62,094 | $5,175 |
| $100,000 | Single | $4,780 | 4.78% | $13,170 | $7,650 | $74,400 | $6,200 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $3,923 | 3.92% | $7,640 | $7,650 | $80,787 | $6,732 |
Step by step: $75,000 single filer in Kansas
- Gross wages: $75,000
- Standard deduction: −$3,605
- Exemptions: −$9,160
- Kansas taxable income: $62,235
- 5.2% on $23,000 = $1,196.00
- 5.58% on $39,235 = $2,189.31
- Kansas income tax: $3,385 — 4.51% of gross pay, with a marginal state rate of 5.58%.
- With $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA, total tax is $16,793 and take-home pay is about $58,207 ($2,239 every two weeks).
Local income taxes in Kansas
No local taxes on wages.
Sales tax and other Kansas taxes
The Kansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,950 in state sales tax alone.
Compare Kansas with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Kansas and its neighbors. Moving to Nebraska would cut state income tax on this salary by about $852 a year.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | Graduated | 5.58% | $3,385 | — |
| Nebraska | Graduated | 4.55% | $2,533 | −$852 |
| Missouri | Graduated | 4.7% | $2,534 | −$852 |
| Oklahoma | Graduated | 4.5% | $2,830 | −$556 |
| Colorado | Flat | 4.4% | $2,592 | −$794 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
How to lower your Kansas income tax
- Pre-tax retirement savings. Putting $10,000 into a traditional 401(k) on a $75,000 salary cuts Kansas tax by about $558 on top of the federal savings.
- Claim state credits. Check the Kansas return for earned-income, child, education and renter or property-tax credits that this estimate doesn’t include.
- Watch residency and work location. Days worked in another state and the date you move in or out change how much each state can tax.
- Time large income. Bonuses, stock sales and Roth conversions all land on your state return too.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Rates, brackets and deductions are for tax year 2026. Source: official Kansas tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Kansas income tax FAQ
What is the Kansas state income tax rate?
Kansas has 2 brackets ranging from 5.2% to 5.58% (figures for 2026). The top rate starts at $23,000 of taxable income for single filers. A single filer earning $75,000 pays an effective rate of about 4.51%.
How much Kansas income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $3,385 for a single filer and $2,528 for a married couple filing jointly, using the standard deduction. Including federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $58,207 a year.
What is the Kansas standard deduction?
The standard deduction is $3,605 for single filers and $8,240 for married couples filing jointly ($6,180 head of household). You also get a personal exemption of $9,160 ($18,320 joint) and a dependent exemption of $2,320 per dependent.
Does Kansas have local income taxes?
No local taxes on wages.
Is Kansas a high-tax state?
On a $75,000 salary Kansas ranks 11 of the 42 jurisdictions that tax wages (1 = highest), in the middle of the pack. Among its neighbors, Nebraska is cheapest at $2,533.