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Hairstylist Salary in Kansas (2026)

$29,710 /year median

$14.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,683/year ($2,057/month) for a single filer

Hairstylist pay range in Kansas

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

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.