Kansas income tax rates for 2026
Two brackets: 5.2%, and 5.58% on taxable income over $23,000 ($46,000 for joint filers). The calculation starts from federal adjusted gross income with Kansas modifications. Each rate applies only to the slice of taxable income inside its bracket, so earning enough to reach a higher bracket never lowers your income after tax.
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5.2% | $0 – $23,000 |
| 5.58% | Over $23,000 |
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5.2% | $0 – $46,000 |
| 5.58% | Over $46,000 |
Heads of household use the single brackets. Married people filing separately use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
Before the rates apply, Kansas allows a standard deduction of $3,605 (single) or $8,240 (married filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $9,160 (single) or $18,320 (joint). The calculator uses these for the filing status you choose; dependent exemptions and credits, which lower the tax further for families, are not included.
Worked example: $75,000 in Kansas
Single filer with $75,000 of income before state deductions.
Taxable income = $75,000 − $3,605 (standard deduction) − $9,160 (personal exemption) = $62,235.00
Brackets: 5.2% × $23,000.00 + 5.58% × $39,235.00 = $3,385.31
Kansas income tax = $3,385.31 — an effective rate of 4.51% and a marginal rate of 5.58%.
Kansas income tax at common incomes
| Income | Single | Effective | Married jointly | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $896 | 2.99% | $179 | 0.6% |
| $50,000 | $1,990 | 3.98% | $1,219 | 2.44% |
| $75,000 | $3,385 | 4.51% | $2,528 | 3.37% |
| $100,000 | $4,780 | 4.78% | $3,923 | 3.92% |
| $150,000 | $7,570 | 5.05% | $6,713 | 4.48% |
| $250,000 | $13,150 | 5.26% | $12,293 | 4.92% |
Income before state deductions; standard deduction and personal exemptions for the filer (and spouse) only; no dependents, itemized deductions or local taxes.
Kansas compared with nearby states
At $75,000 (single), Kansas ranks 11 (tied with 1 other) of 51 for state income tax, where 1 is the highest.
| State | Tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $3,385 | 4.51% | 5.58% |
| Nebraska | $2,533 | 3.38% | 4.55% |
| Missouri | $2,534 | 3.38% | 4.7% |
| Oklahoma | $2,830 | 3.77% | 4.5% |
| Colorado | $2,592 | 3.46% | 4.4% |
More about taxes in Kansas
- Kansas has used two rates — 5.2% and 5.58% — since 2024, with a $9,160 personal exemption for single filers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kansas income tax rate for 2026?
Two brackets: 5.2%, and 5.58% on taxable income over $23,000 ($46,000 for joint filers). A single filer with $75,000 of income is in the 5.58% bracket but pays an effective 4.51%, because lower slices of income are taxed at lower rates.
How much Kansas income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $3,385 for a single filer — 4.51% of income — after $3,605 of standard deduction and $9,160 of personal exemption. A married couple with $150,000 owes about $6,713.
What deductions does Kansas allow?
Kansas allows a standard deduction of $3,605 (single) or $8,240 (married filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $9,160 (single) or $18,320 (joint). Dependent exemptions or credits, where the state offers them, lower the tax further.
Is Kansas's income tax higher than its neighbors'?
At $75,000 (single), Kansas ranks 11 (tied with 1 other) of 51 for state income tax, where 1 is the highest. Among nearby states, Nebraska is lowest at $2,533 and Kansas is highest at $3,385.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Kansas figures: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan. 1, 2026); K.S.A. 79-32,110, 79-32,121 and 79-32,121b. Checked October 2026. Your return may include income, deductions and credits this estimate leaves out.