Calculate your take-home pay based on current Kansas state tax laws.
Weekly
Bi-weekly
Semi-monthly
Monthly
Single
Married Filing Jointly
Results Summary
Gross Pay:
Federal Withholding:
FICA (Soc. Sec + Medicare):
Kansas State Tax:
Net Pay:
How to Use the Kansas Payroll Calculator
Calculating your paycheck in the Sunflower State involves several layers of deductions. This tool helps you estimate your actual take-home pay by accounting for federal taxes, FICA, and specific Kansas state income tax rates.
Understanding Kansas Tax Brackets
Kansas uses a progressive income tax system. As of 2024, the state tax rates are generally divided into three main tiers:
3.1%: Applied to the first $15,000 of taxable income ($30,000 for married couples).
5.25%: Applied to taxable income between $15,001 and $30,000 ($30,001–$60,000 for married couples).
5.7%: Applied to taxable income exceeding $30,000 ($60,000 for married couples).
Mandatory Federal Deductions
Regardless of which state you live in, the federal government requires the following deductions:
Federal Income Tax: Based on your filing status and the progressive federal tax brackets.
Social Security: Currently 6.2% of your gross wages up to the annual wage limit.
Medicare: 1.45% of your gross wages.
Example Calculation
If you are a single filer in Kansas earning $2,000 bi-weekly ($52,000 annually):
FICA: Roughly $153.00 is deducted for Social Security and Medicare.
Federal Tax: Approximately $175.00 is withheld (depending on W-4 settings).
Kansas State Tax: After the Kansas standard deduction and allowances, about $85.00 is withheld for the state.
Estimated Net Pay: Your take-home would be approximately $1,587.00.
Note: This calculator provides estimates only. Actual withholding depends on specific employer benefits, 401k contributions, and healthcare premiums which vary by individual.
function calculatePayroll() {
var grossInput = document.getElementById("grossPay").value;
var frequency = parseFloat(document.getElementById("frequency").value);
var filingStatus = document.getElementById("filingStatus").value;
var allowances = parseInt(document.getElementById("allowances").value) || 0;
if (!grossInput || grossInput <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid gross pay amount.");
return;
}
var grossPay = parseFloat(grossInput);
var annualGross = grossPay * frequency;
// FICA Calculations (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45% = 7.65%)
var annualFica = annualGross * 0.0765;
var periodFica = annualFica / frequency;
// Federal Tax Calculation (Approximate 2024 Brackets – Simplified)
var fedStandardDeduction = (filingStatus === "married") ? 29200 : 14600;
var taxableFed = Math.max(0, annualGross – fedStandardDeduction);
var annualFedTax = 0;
if (filingStatus === "single") {
if (taxableFed <= 11600) annualFedTax = taxableFed * 0.10;
else if (taxableFed <= 47150) annualFedTax = 1160 + (taxableFed – 11600) * 0.12;
else if (taxableFed <= 100525) annualFedTax = 5426 + (taxableFed – 47150) * 0.22;
else annualFedTax = 17168 + (taxableFed – 100525) * 0.24;
} else {
if (taxableFed <= 23200) annualFedTax = taxableFed * 0.10;
else if (taxableFed <= 94300) annualFedTax = 2320 + (taxableFed – 23200) * 0.12;
else annualFedTax = 10852 + (taxableFed – 94300) * 0.22;
}
var periodFedTax = annualFedTax / frequency;
// Kansas State Tax Calculation
// KS Standard Deduction: $3,500 Single / $8,000 Married
// KS Personal Exemption: $2,250 per allowance
var ksStandardDeduction = (filingStatus === "married") ? 8000 : 3500;
var ksExemption = allowances * 2250;
var taxableKS = Math.max(0, annualGross – ksStandardDeduction – ksExemption);
var annualKSTax = 0;
if (filingStatus === "single") {
if (taxableKS <= 15000) {
annualKSTax = taxableKS * 0.031;
} else if (taxableKS <= 30000) {
annualKSTax = (15000 * 0.031) + (taxableKS – 15000) * 0.0525;
} else {
annualKSTax = (15000 * 0.031) + (15000 * 0.0525) + (taxableKS – 30000) * 0.057;
}
} else {
// Married Filing Jointly brackets are doubled
if (taxableKS <= 30000) {
annualKSTax = taxableKS * 0.031;
} else if (taxableKS <= 60000) {
annualKSTax = (30000 * 0.031) + (taxableKS – 30000) * 0.0525;
} else {
annualKSTax = (30000 * 0.031) + (30000 * 0.0525) + (taxableKS – 60000) * 0.057;
}
}
var periodKSTax = annualKSTax / frequency;
// Total Calculation
var netPay = grossPay – periodFedTax – periodFica – periodKSTax;
// Display Results
document.getElementById("resGross").innerText = "$" + grossPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resFed").innerText = "- $" + periodFedTax.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resFica").innerText = "- $" + periodFica.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resState").innerText = "- $" + periodKSTax.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resNet").innerText = "$" + netPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("results").style.display = "block";
}