Kansas Income Tax Brackets 2026
Kansas taxes income in 2 brackets from 5.2% to 5.58% for 2026; the top rate of 5.58% applies to taxable income over $23,000 for a single filer.
Kansas brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $23,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $23,000 | 5.58% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $46,000 | 5.2% |
| Over $46,000 | 5.58% |
Standard deduction: Single $3,605 · Married filing jointly $8,240 · Married filing separately $4,120 · Head of household $6,180
- Kansas taxes income at 5.2% up to $23,000 ($46,000 joint) and 5.58% above.
Kansas income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Kansas tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $896 | 3% | 5.2% |
| $50,000 | $1,990 | 4% | 5.58% |
| $75,000 | $3,385 | 4.5% | 5.58% |
| $100,000 | $4,780 | 4.8% | 5.58% |
| $150,000 | $7,570 | 5% | 5.58% |
| $200,000 | $10,360 | 5.2% | 5.58% |
| $300,000 | $15,940 | 5.3% | 5.58% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Kansas's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Kansas income tax brackets for 2026?
Kansas taxes income in 2 brackets from 5.2% to 5.58% for 2026; the top rate of 5.58% applies to taxable income over $23,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $3,385 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 4.5%, with the last dollar taxed at 5.58%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the Kansas standard deduction for 2026?
$3,605 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in Kansas
Sources
- Kansas 2026 Form K-40ES: 2026 tax rate schedules (5.2%, 5.58%) and standard deductions (brackets, standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
- Kansas Department of Revenue FAQ: personal exemption $9,160 ($18,320 joint) for 2024 and later (exemption; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.