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Kansas paycheck basics
Kansas collapsed its three income tax brackets into two in 2024: 5.2% on the first $23,000 of taxable income for single filers ($46,000 for married couples filing jointly) and 5.58% above that. The same law raised the standard deduction and the personal exemption, which is now $9,160 per person, plus $2,320 for each dependent. Kansas has no local income tax on wages and no employee-paid disability or family leave program, so state income tax is the only Kansas deduction on a typical paycheck.
This calculator uses the Kansas Department of Revenue's percentage formula from the KW-100 withholding guide. Enter the allowance rate and allowances from your Form K-4, and it combines Kansas withholding with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare to show your take-home pay. Married employees should note the Single and Joint allowance rates, which change the result more than the allowance count.
How Kansas taxes your paycheck
Kansas employers withhold with the KW-100 percentage formula. First your withholding allowance amount is subtracted from your pay for the period: $9,160 a year at the Single allowance rate or $18,320 at the Joint rate (for a married employee whose spouse has no income), plus $2,320 for each additional allowance, divided by your paychecks. On a biweekly paycheck that is $352.31 for a single employee. The rest runs through the table for your pay period: nothing up to an amount that reflects the standard deduction ($139 biweekly for Single), 5.2% above that, and 5.58% above a second threshold ($1,023 biweekly for Single, $2,086 for Joint). If you don't file a K-4, your employer withholds at the Single rate with no allowances. A bonus paid separately, with federal tax withheld at a flat rate, is withheld at 5%. Traditional 401(k) contributions and pretax health benefits reduce Kansas wages as they do federal wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $23,000 | 5.20% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $46,000 | 5.20% |
| Over $46,000 | 5.58% |
Worked example
A $60,000 salary in Kansas, single, paid biweekly
- Annual salary:
- $60,000
- Filing status:
- Single
- Pay frequency:
- Biweekly (26 paychecks/year)
- Deductions:
- None
- State:
- Kansas
- Salary: +$2,307.69
- Federal income tax: −$193.08
- Social Security: −$143.08
- Medicare: −$33.46
- Kansas income tax: −$117.69
Net pay per paycheck: $1,820.38
Computed with Kansas's default withholding certificate (no allowances, no extra withholding) and no pre-tax or post-tax deductions. Your own paycheck will differ with different elections.
Take-home pay by salary in Kansas
Net pay at five common salaries, biweekly, with no bonus, tips or deductions — computed the same way as the worked example above, for Single and Married Filing Jointly.
| Annual salary | Single — per paycheck | Single — annual | MFJ — per paycheck | MFJ — annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,245.24 | $32,376.24 | $1,316.01 | $34,216.26 |
| $60,000 | $1,820.38 | $47,329.88 | $1,904.23 | $49,509.98 |
| $80,000 | $2,343.61 | $60,933.86 | $2,479.38 | $64,463.88 |
| $100,000 | $2,841.85 | $73,888.10 | $3,054.54 | $79,418.04 |
| $150,000 | $4,065.74 | $105,709.24 | $4,427.05 | $115,103.30 |
How to use this calculator
- Enter your pay. Choose salary or hourly, fill in the amount and hours, and pick how often you are paid.
- Fill in your federal Form W-4. Filing status, the Step 2 checkbox, and Steps 3 and 4 if they apply to you.
- Fill in your K-4. The calculator only shows the fields Kansas actually asks for.
- Add any deductions. Traditional or Roth 401(k), health premiums, HSA, FSA, or other pre-tax and post-tax amounts taken from your pay.
- Read your results. Net pay per paycheck, the full breakdown by category, and any warnings about your specific numbers.
Formulas used
Net pay = gross pay − pre-tax deductions − federal tax − FICA − Kansas income tax − state payroll programs − local tax − post-tax deductions.
Kansas vs. neighboring states
Net pay on a $75,000 salary, single, paid biweekly, in Kansas compared with its bordering states.
| State | Net pay per paycheck | Net pay annual | Difference vs. Kansas (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $2,219.06 | $57,695.56 | — |
| Nebraska | $2,257.19 | $58,686.94 | +$991.38 |
| Missouri | $2,268.94 | $58,992.44 | +$1,296.88 |
| Oklahoma | $2,257.94 | $58,706.44 | +$1,010.88 |
| Colorado | $2,238.63 | $58,204.38 | +$508.82 |
Frequently asked questions
How is federal income tax withheld from my paycheck calculated?+
Employers use the IRS Publication 15-T percentage method with the elections on your Form W-4: filing status, whether Step 2 is checked, Step 3 credits, and any Step 4 adjustments. That produces an amount to withhold each pay period before Social Security, Medicare, and any state or local tax are applied.
What is FICA and why is it withheld on every paycheck?+
FICA is Social Security tax (6.2% of wages up to the annual Social Security wage base) plus Medicare tax (1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% on wages above $200,000 in a year). Both are withheld on every US paycheck regardless of which state you work in, because they fund federal programs rather than a state one.
Is the result on this calculator the same as my actual paycheck?+
It is an estimate for planning, not a substitute for your pay stub. Your actual withholding depends on the exact elections on file with your employer, your specific pay dates, and any mid-year changes to your deductions — the calculator applies the published federal and state formulas to the numbers you enter.
What are the Kansas income tax rates for 2026?+
Two rates: 5.2% on the first $23,000 of taxable income for single filers ($46,000 for married filing jointly) and 5.58% on income above that. These rates took effect for 2024 and still apply in 2026.
How is Kansas withholding calculated?+
Subtract your withholding allowance amount for the period from your gross pay, then apply the percentage table for your pay period and allowance rate. In the Department of Revenue's example, a married employee with three allowances paid $2,000 semi-monthly has an $860 allowance, and 5.2% of the $797 above $343 is $41.44.
How much Kansas tax is withheld on a $60,000 salary?+
For a single employee paid biweekly with one allowance, $2,307.69 less the $352.31 allowance is $1,955.38. The tax is $46 plus 5.58% of the amount over $1,023, about $98.03 per paycheck.
Should I choose the Single or Joint allowance rate on my K-4?+
Choose Joint only if you are married and your spouse has no income. Single filers, and married couples where both spouses work, should choose Single, which keeps two paychecks from each using the larger joint allowance.
How many allowances can I claim on the Kansas K-4?+
The Personal Allowance Worksheet gives one for yourself, one for a spouse with no income, two if you file as head of household, and one per dependent. The first allowance (the first two at the Joint rate) is worth $9,160; each additional one is worth $2,320.
How are bonuses taxed in Kansas?+
If your employer adds the bonus to regular pay, Kansas tax is figured on the total. If the bonus is stated separately and federal tax on it is withheld at a flat rate, Kansas withholding is a flat 5% of the bonus.
Does Kansas tax 401(k) contributions?+
No. Contributions to a traditional 401(k) or other deferred compensation plan follow the federal rules and are not subject to Kansas withholding.
Does Kansas have local income taxes?+
No. Kansas cities and counties do not tax wages.
What is the minimum wage in Kansas?+
$7.25 an hour, the same as the federal minimum wage.
Sources
- Kansas Department of Revenue — KW-100 Withholding Tax Guide (Rev. 10-24)
- Kansas Department of Revenue — Tables for Percentage Method of Kansas Withholding
- Kansas Department of Revenue — Withholding Tax Forms and Publications
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide
- Social Security Administration — 2026 COLA Fact Sheet