Kansas variant. This is a Kansas-specific version of the Workers Comp Cost Estimator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Workers Comp Cost Estimator.
Workers' compensation premiums in Kansas are priced per $100 of payroll, by job classification. On a $69,747 salary at an illustrative $1.00 rate, the annual premium is about $697.
How Kansas workers' comp is priced
Premium = (payroll ÷ 100) × class rate × experience modifier. Clerical roles carry low rates; construction and trucking carry much higher ones.
Kansas sets its own rules and rates. The calculator above lets you enter your real payroll, class rate, and mod factor for an accurate Kansas estimate.
About taxes and housing in Kansas
Kansas uses a graduated income tax with a relatively low top rate.
Kansas has above-average property taxes that fund local schools and services.
Kansas's economy is rooted in agriculture and aviation manufacturing, with Wichita historically known as a center of aircraft production.
Worked example: $69,747 payroll
($69,747 ÷ 100) × $1.00 = $697/year at a sample clerical rate. A construction class rate of $8.00 would make it $5,580.
Quick reference
- State income tax: 3.1-5.7% across 3 brackets
- State sales tax: 6.5% (plus 2.20% avg local)
- Median home value: $230,000
- Median household income: $69,747
- Effective property tax rate: 1.41%
- Avg auto insurance: $1,664/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
How is workers' comp calculated in Kansas?
By payroll ÷ 100 × class rate × experience modifier, using Kansas's approved rates.
Is workers' comp required in Kansas?
Most Kansas employers must carry coverage once they have employees; rules vary by industry and headcount.