Sales Tax for Kansas (2026)
Kansas (KS) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
6.5%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in Kansas
This calculator estimates the Kansas sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 6.5%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
Kansas Overview
Kansas imposes a 6.5% state sales tax with local additions pushing combined rates above 11.5% in some jurisdictions — among the highest in the nation. The state has been actively phasing out its grocery sales tax, but local taxes on food may still apply depending on your location.
How Kansas Compares
Kansas's sales tax rate of 6.5% compares to Missouri at 4.225% and Nebraska at 5.5%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4.225% | Missouri has a sales tax rate of 4.225%. |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | Nebraska has a sales tax rate of 5.5%. |
| Colorado | 2.9% | Colorado has a sales tax rate of 2.9%. |
Kansas's sales tax rate of 6.5% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Kansas Residents
- 1Kansas has one of the highest combined sales tax rates in the nation — the 6.5% state rate plus local taxes can push totals above 11.5% in some areas.
- 2Kansas taxed groceries at the full rate until recently — the state has been phasing out the grocery tax, so check the current year's rate.
- 3Combined rates in Wichita are about 7.5%, while some smaller Kansas cities exceed 10%.
- 4Kansas does not hold statewide sales tax holidays.
- 5Prescription drugs are exempt from Kansas sales tax, but most other items face the full combined rate.