The current minimum wage in Kansas is 7.25 USD per hour , which is the same as the federal minimum wage and has not been increased at the state level as of 2025–2026.

Quick Scoop

  • Kansas does not have a higher state minimum than the federal rate; it simply follows the federal minimum of 7.25 USD.
  • This rate has been unchanged since 2009, and there are no scheduled increases currently written into Kansas law.
  • A full‑time worker at minimum wage in Kansas (40 hours per week) earns about 15,080 USD per year before taxes.

Tipped workers in Kansas

  • Employers can pay tipped employees a cash wage as low as 2.13 USD per hour , as long as tips bring them up to at least 7.25 USD per hour overall.
  • If tips plus cash wage don’t reach 7.25 USD per hour, the employer must make up the difference.

2026 context

  • Compliance guides listing 2026 state rates still show Kansas at 7.25 USD , with no state-level increase scheduled, unlike many other states that are indexing or increasing their minimum wages.

At-a-glance table

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Item Kansas value
Standard minimum wage 7.25 USD/hour (federal floor)
Tipped minimum cash wage 2.13 USD/hour (must reach 7.25 USD with tips)
Approx. weekly pay (full‑time) 290 USD/week at 40 hours
Approx. annual pay (full‑time) 15,080 USD/year before taxes
Scheduled state increases None currently listed for 2026
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