Baker Salary in Kansas (2026)
$16.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,115/year ($2,343/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 42nd of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 1,370 Baker jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $34,300 a year — though pay ranges from $27,410 for newcomers to $45,740 at the top.
Baker pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,370 Baker jobs in Kansas (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Baker salary of $34,300 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 $28,115 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $34,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,936 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,624 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,625 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,115 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,343 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Kansas?
- The median Baker salary in Kansas is $34,300 per year ($16.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,900 and $38,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $34,300, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $28,115 per year ($2,343 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,370 Baker 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.