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Auto Mechanic Salary in Kansas (2026)
$22.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,201/year ($3,183/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,240 Auto Mechanic jobs in Kansas (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $47,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,201 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,555 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,656 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,378 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,201 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,183 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Kansas?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Kansas is $47,790 per year ($22.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,150 and $63,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $47,790, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $38,201 per year ($3,183 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 6,240 Auto Mechanic jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.