Tax Bracket for Kansas (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Kansas (KS) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Progressive (2 brackets)
Top Marginal Rate
5.7%
Number of Brackets
2
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Kansas
This calculator shows which Kansas tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Kansas Overview
Kansas uses a progressive income tax system with 2 brackets ranging from 3.1% to 5.7%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How Kansas Compares
Kansas's top rate of 5.7% compares to Missouri at 4.8% and Nebraska at 5.84%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4.8% | Missouri has an income tax rate of 4.8%. |
| Nebraska | 5.84% | Nebraska has an income tax rate of 5.84%. |
| Colorado | 4.4% | Colorado has an income tax rate of 4.4%. |
Kansas's income tax rate of 5.7% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Kansas Residents
- 1Kansas has a progressive income tax with 2 brackets ranging from 3.1% to 5.7%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower Kansas bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating Kansas's tax impact on your finances.