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Special Education Teacher Salary in Kansas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $47,308/year ($3,942/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 38th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,610 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $59,970 a year — though pay ranges from $48,830 for newcomers to $75,940 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,610 Special Education Teacher jobs in Kansas (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $59,970 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 $47,308 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,016 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,588 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$3,058 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Kansas?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Kansas is $59,970 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,810 and $65,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $59,970, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $47,308 per year ($3,942 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,610 Special Education Teacher 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.