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Hairstylist Salary in Kansas (2026)
$14.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,683/year ($2,057/month) for a single filer
Hairstylist pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,190 Hairstylist jobs in Kansas (occupation code 39-5012, “Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Hairstylist salary of $29,710 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 $24,683 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $29,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,385 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,273 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,683 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,057 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hairstylist make in Kansas?
- The median Hairstylist salary in Kansas is $29,710 per year ($14.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,690 and $48,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hairstylist in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $29,710, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $24,683 per year ($2,057 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Hairstylist jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 2,190 Hairstylist 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.