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Food Prep Worker Salary in Kansas (2026)
$14.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,109/year ($2,092/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,680 Food Prep Worker jobs in Kansas (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $30,280 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 $25,109 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $30,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,454 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,316 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,401 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,109 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,092 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Kansas?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Kansas is $30,280 per year ($14.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,700 and $35,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $30,280, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $25,109 per year ($2,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 7,680 Food Prep Worker 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.