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Garbage Collector Salary in Kansas (2026)
$21.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,496/year ($3,041/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 38th of 51 states for Garbage Collector pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 910 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $45,510 a year — though pay ranges from $29,100 for newcomers to $57,090 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Garbage Collector jobs in Kansas (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Garbage Collector salary of $45,510 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 $36,496 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,281 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,482 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,251 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,496 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,041 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in Kansas?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in Kansas is $45,510 per year ($21.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,020 and $48,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $45,510, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $36,496 per year ($3,041 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 910 Garbage Collector 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.