Kansas variant. This is a Kansas-specific version of the Income Tax Calculator, 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 Income Tax Calculator.
Kansas income tax (3.1-5.7% across 3 brackets) stacks on top of federal tax. Understanding both layers is essential to estimating your total Kansas tax bill.
Kansas state income tax structure
Kansas taxes income at 3.1-5.7% across 3 brackets, with a top marginal rate of 5.7%. Like the federal system, only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Federal brackets (10%–37%) apply nationwide. Combine your federal effective rate with the Kansas rate to find your true marginal tax on the next dollar earned.
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: state tax on $69,747
Using the 5.7% top rate as a ceiling, state income tax on $69,747 is at most about $3,976; the actual figure is lower after brackets and deductions.
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
Does Kansas have state income tax?
Yes - 3.1-5.7% across 3 brackets, topping out at 5.7%.
What is the top tax rate in Kansas?
The top marginal state rate is 5.7%.