Bartender Salary in Kansas (2026)
$13.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,348/year ($1,946/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,430 Bartender jobs in Kansas (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Bartender salary of $27,940 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 $23,348 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $27,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,184 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,137 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,270 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,348 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,946 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Kansas?
- The median Bartender salary in Kansas is $27,940 per year ($13.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,130 and $46,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $27,940, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $23,348 per year ($1,946 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 5,430 Bartender jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Bartenders
Other salaries in Kansas
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.