Kansas income tax in 2026
Kansas taxes wages at 5.2% to 5.58% of taxable income. Kansas taxable income is federal AGI minus a standard deduction of $3,605 (single), $8,240 (married filing jointly), $4,120 (married filing separately) or $6,180 (head of household), plus $850 ($700 if married) for each filer 65 or older. Exemptions are $9,160 per return ($18,320 for joint filers, $11,480 for heads of household) plus $2,320 per dependent, and heads of household use the single brackets.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $46,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $46,000 | 5.58% |
Income-tested credits such as the Kansas earned income credit aren't included.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $47,842 a year ($3,987 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,548 Kansas tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $100,400 a year ($8,367 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $4,780 Kansas tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Kansas's income tax rate in 2026?
Kansas taxes wages at 5.2% to 5.58% of taxable income in 2026. Kansas taxable income is federal AGI minus a standard deduction of $3,605 (single), $8,240 (married filing jointly), $4,120 (married filing separately) or $6,180 (head of household), plus $850 ($700 if married) for each filer 65 or older. Exemptions are $9,160 per return ($18,320 for joint filers, $11,480 for heads of household) plus $2,320 per dependent, and heads of household use the single brackets.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Kansas?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $47,842 a year ($3,987 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $2,548 Kansas income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Kansas?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Kansas residents' wages.
Kansas rules checked on 2026-10-01: kslegislature.gov, kslegislature.gov, kslegislature.gov, ksrevenue.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.