Results are estimates for educational purposes only. Based on 2026 IRS federal brackets and Kansas state tax rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional.
Kansas income tax overview
Kansas simplified its income tax system in 2024, consolidating what was previously a three-bracket structure into just two brackets with a reduced top rate of 5.58%, down from 5.70%. This reform was part of a broader bipartisan tax cut package that also increased the standard deduction and exempted all Social Security income from state tax regardless of income level — a change from the previous system which only exempted Social Security below a certain income threshold. Kansas's economy is heavily tied to agriculture and aviation manufacturing, and the tax reforms were partly aimed at retaining and attracting skilled workers in those industries. The state does not allow local income taxes, keeping the tax structure relatively simple compared to neighboring Missouri.
2026 Kansas income tax rates
Tax rate
Income range (single filer)
5.2%
$0 – $23,000
5.58%
Over $23,000
Worked example: $75,000 salary in Kansas
A $75,000 salary in Kansas results in approximately $3,930 in state income tax (effective ~5.2%), plus $12,580 federal tax, $4,650 Social Security, and $1,088 Medicare. Annual take-home is approximately $52,752, or $2,029 bi-weekly.
Key facts: 5.58% top rate (simplified to 2 brackets in 2024) · Social Security now fully exempt · No local income tax
Frequently asked questions — Kansas income tax
Kansas reduced from three brackets to two brackets effective the 2024 tax year, lowering the top rate from 5.70% to 5.58% as part of a broader bipartisan tax relief package.
No, as of the 2024 reform Kansas fully exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax for all residents regardless of income level — previously this exemption only applied below a certain income threshold.
Kansas increased its standard deduction as part of the 2024 reform to $3,605 for single filers, providing additional relief on top of the rate reduction.
No. Kansas cities and counties do not levy local income taxes, though some Kansas residents working in Missouri cities like Kansas City may owe a small local earnings tax there.
Kansas's 5.58% top rate is slightly higher than Missouri's 4.8% top rate, though Kansas's full Social Security exemption gives it an edge for retirees specifically.
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