Laborer Salary in Kansas (2026)
$19.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,563/year ($2,714/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,270 Laborer jobs in Kansas (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Laborer salary of $40,250 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 $32,563 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $40,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,650 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,079 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,957 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,563 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,714 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Kansas?
- The median Laborer salary in Kansas is $40,250 per year ($19.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,580 and $46,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $40,250, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $32,563 per year ($2,714 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 23,270 Laborer 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.