Kansas payroll taxes

Kansas state income tax: Progressive, with current brackets published by the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR). Employers withhold using the employee’s K-4 and state tables.
FICA (federal): Social Security and Medicare—see details below.
Federal income tax (FIT): Withheld using IRS rules and your Form W-4 elections.
State Unemployment Insurance (SUI): Employer-paid only; employees do not pay Kansas UI from wages. Employers pay on a taxable wage base at a rate set by experience/new-employer schedules.
Local income taxes: Kansas has no city/county wage-based income taxes (see table below).
Pre-tax deductions: 401(k), HSA/FSA, Section 125 premiums can reduce taxable wages (FIT/state and sometimes FICA).
Post-tax deductions: Roth 401(k), garnishments, union dues, and other after-tax items reduce net pay after taxes.

How Your Kansas Paycheck Works

Start with gross pay (salary per period or hourly rate × hours; include overtime if due).
Subtract pre-tax items (traditional 401(k), HSA/FSA, cafeteria plans) to determine taxable wages.
Compute FICA (Social Security to the annual wage base; Medicare on all wages; Additional Medicare for high earners).
Calculate federal withholding using IRS methods and your W-4.
Calculate Kansas state withholding using K-4 details and KDOR tables.
Employer separately pays Kansas SUI (does not reduce your net pay).
Subtract post-tax deductions to reach net pay.

Kansas Income unemployment tax rate — 10 Years Data

Kansas funds unemployment benefits through employer payroll taxes; employees do not pay UI. The table shows common wage base and rate references (confirm your annual rate notice for exact figures).

Year	Employee UI Rate	Employee Pays?	Employer Taxable Wage Base	New Employer Rate (typ.)	Experienced Rate Range (approx.)
2016	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.4%
2017	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.4%
2018	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.4%
2019	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.4%
2020	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.4%
2021	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.4%
2022	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.4%
2023	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.6%
2024	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.6%
2025	0%	No	$14,000	~2.7%	~0.1%–7.9%

Kansas salary threshold

Kansas follows federal FLSA white-collar rules. To classify as exempt (executive, administrative, professional), an employee must meet the current federal salary threshold and the duties tests. If either is not met, overtime is generally owed after 40 hours in a workweek.

Median Household Income — Kansas (10 years, current dollars)

Nominal values to illustrate recent trend; consult the latest ACS release for official figures.

Year	Median Household Income
2015	$55,900
2016	$57,400
2017	$59,600
2018	$61,800
2019	$64,100
2020	$63,700
2021	$67,200
2022	$70,300
2023	$73,500
2024	$75,100

Kansas Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

Social Security: 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, up to the federal wage base.
Medicare: 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer on all wages.
Additional Medicare: extra 0.9% employee-only on wages above $200,000 (employer remains 1.45%).

Number of cities that have local income taxes

Kansas has no local wage-based income taxes. Paychecks aren’t reduced by city or county income percentages anywhere in the state. Some municipalities assess business license or occupation fees affecting employers, not employee net pay. The notable regional exception is Kansas City, Missouri’s earnings tax, which doesn’t apply to Kansas wages.

Local income tax table (employee wage tax)

City/County	Local Income/Wage Tax	Notes
Statewide (Kansas)	None	No Kansas city/county percentage-of-wages income tax

Kansas Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

Overtime: Kansas relies on FLSA—most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× after 40 hours/week (no statewide daily overtime rule).
Minimum wage: Follows the federal $7.25/hour baseline for most covered employers.
Pay frequency: Employers must set regular, reliable paydays (weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly are common) and pay all wages due on time; final-pay deadlines apply at separation.
Breaks/meals: Federal standards apply broadly; employer policies and certain occupations may impose additional rules.

Additional Kansas forms

K-4 — Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate (Kansas state withholding elections).
KW-5 / KW-3 — Employer withholding returns (periodic) and annual reconciliation/W-2 filing.
UI Employer Registration & Rate Notice — Kansas Department of Labor account and annual rate assignment.
New Hire Reporting — Report hires/rehires within the required timeframe.
Required workplace posters — Kansas wage payment, unemployment, safety, and federal notices.

FAQs — Kansas Salary Paycheck Calculator

How do I use a Kansas Salary Paycheck Calculator to estimate net pay?

Enter gross pay and pay frequency, your W-4 and K-4 elections, pre-tax items (401(k), HSA/FSA), and post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal withholding, and Kansas state withholding. Employer SUI is not deducted from your wages.

Does any Kansas city take a local income tax from my paycheck?

No. Kansas does not have city or county wage-based income taxes. Only federal and state income taxes (plus FICA and deductions) typically appear on a Kansas pay stub.

Why doesn’t my Kansas pay stub show unemployment tax like in a few states?

Because Kansas UI is an employer-paid contribution. Employees do not pay a state UI tax from wages, so there’s no UI line on your pay stub.

What salary makes me exempt from overtime in Kansas?

Kansas follows federal FLSA rules. Exempt status requires meeting the current federal salary threshold and the duties tests. If those aren’t met, overtime is due after 40 hours in a week.

How are bonuses and commissions taxed on a Kansas paycheck?

They’re subject to federal withholding (IRS supplemental methods), FICA, and Kansas state withholding. No local wage tax applies. Employer UI contributions continue until the taxable wage base is met—this is an employer expense only.

Which form changes my Kansas state withholding?

Use the K-4 to set or update Kansas withholding elections (e.g., filing status, allowances, additional amounts). Update it after life events or if you hold multiple jobs.

How often must I be paid in Kansas?

Employers must establish regular, posted paydays and pay on time. Weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly schedules are common. Final-pay timing depends on separation circumstances and state rules.

Does the calculator handle pre-tax benefits like HSA/FSA and 401(k)?

Yes. Enter those amounts; they reduce taxable wages for FIT/state and sometimes FICA, generally increasing take-home compared with taking the same deductions after tax.

Why is my coworker’s take-home different even with the same salary?

Differences in W-4/K-4 elections, pre-tax benefits, Roth vs. traditional contributions, supplemental wage methods, and garnishments can all change taxable wages and withholding, resulting in different net pay.

Kansas Salary Paycheck Calculator