Current Minimum Wage in Kansas
The minimum wage in Kansas is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. This is $0 above the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $58 | 8 |
| Weekly | $290 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $580 | 80 |
| Monthly | $1,257 | ~173 |
| Annual | $15,080 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Kansas can be paid a cash wage of $2.13/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $7.25/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
No scheduled increases. Matches federal rate.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $20 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (KS)
~$15.10/hr
Based on cost of living index (88.8)
Cost of Living Context
Kansas's cost of living index is 88.8 (national average = 100). This means living in Kansas is 11.2% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Kansas is $19.46/hr, which is 168% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
Matches federal minimum wage. No state-level increases planned.
How This Compares
| Metric | KS | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $2.13 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $15,080 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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