Busser Salary in Kansas (2026)
$12.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $22,088/year ($1,841/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $19,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,960 Busser jobs in Kansas (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Busser salary of $26,300 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 $22,088 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $26,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,020 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,012 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,180 |
| Take-home (annual) | $22,088 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,841 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Kansas?
- The median Busser salary in Kansas is $26,300 per year ($12.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $19,010 and $31,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $26,300, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $22,088 per year ($1,841 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 2,960 Busser 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.