Janitor Salary in Kansas (2026)
$16.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,249/year ($2,354/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,220 Janitor jobs in Kansas (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Janitor salary of $34,480 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 $28,249 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $34,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,958 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,638 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,635 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,249 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,354 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Kansas?
- The median Janitor salary in Kansas is $34,480 per year ($16.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,030 and $37,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $34,480, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $28,249 per year ($2,354 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 17,220 Janitor 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.