Minimum wage: No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in Kansas?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,951 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, Kansas unemployment $264 and typical workers' comp $341. That's $20.48 per hour worked.
What is the Kansas SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1.75% on the first $15,100 of each employee's wages (U.S. DOL, January 2026).
What is the Kansas minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour (federal minimum; no higher state rate). No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
How much is workers' comp in Kansas?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts Kansas's all-industry index rate at $0.91 per $100 of payroll (rank 35 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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