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Graphic Designer Salary in Kansas (2026)
$25.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,568/year ($3,547/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 40th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,730 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $53,630 a year — though pay ranges from $37,440 for newcomers to $86,260 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,730 Graphic Designer jobs in Kansas (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Graphic Designer salary of $53,630 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 $42,568 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $53,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,256 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,103 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,704 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,568 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,547 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Kansas?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Kansas is $53,630 per year ($25.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,770 and $64,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $53,630, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $42,568 per year ($3,547 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,730 Graphic Designer 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.