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Forklift Operator Salary in Kansas (2026)
$22.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,932/year ($3,161/month) for a single filer
Forklift Operator pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,700 Forklift Operator jobs in Kansas (occupation code 53-7051, “Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Forklift Operator salary of $47,430 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 $37,932 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,628 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,358 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,932 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Forklift Operator make in Kansas?
- The median Forklift Operator salary in Kansas is $47,430 per year ($22.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,650 and $50,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Forklift Operator in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $47,430, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $37,932 per year ($3,161 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Forklift Operator jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 7,700 Forklift Operator 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.