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Mail Carrier Salary in Kansas (2026)
$28.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,239/year ($3,853/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Mail Carrier jobs in Kansas (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Mail Carrier salary of $58,540 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 $46,239 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,845 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,478 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,978 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,239 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,853 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Kansas?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Kansas is $58,540 per year ($28.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,940 and $76,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $58,540, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $46,239 per year ($3,853 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 3,310 Mail Carrier 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.