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Firefighter Salary in Kansas (2026)
$22.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,788/year ($3,066/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,360 Firefighter jobs in Kansas (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Firefighter salary of $45,900 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 $36,788 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,328 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,511 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,273 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,788 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,066 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Kansas?
- The median Firefighter salary in Kansas is $45,900 per year ($22.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,440 and $57,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $45,900, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $36,788 per year ($3,066 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 3,360 Firefighter 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.