Kansas Minimum Wage (2026)
Kansas’s minimum wage matches the federal $7.25 — the state sets no higher rate of its own, effective January 1, 2010. Tipped: tipped minimum $2.13. Next change: no increase currently scheduled.
The minimum wage in Kansas is $7.25/hour in 2026 (effective January 1, 2010).
- Minimum wage$7.25
- Tipped minimum$2.13
- Next scheduled changeNone scheduled
- Full-time annual (40 hrs/wk)$15,080
Source: state labor department / U.S. DOL, verified July 2026.
Scheduled future increases
None. Kansas has no future increase written into law; the rate changes only by legislation or ballot measure.
Kansas vs. neighboring states
| State | Minimum wage | vs. Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $15.00 | +$7.75 |
| Missouri | $15.00 | +$7.75 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | same |
| Colorado | $15.16 | +$7.91 |
Kansas minimum wage history
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $7.25 |
| 2025 | $7.25 |
| 2024 | $7.25 |
| 2023 | $7.25 |
| 2022 | $7.25 |
| 2021 | $7.25 |
| 2020 | $7.25 |
| 2019 | $7.25 |
| 2018 | $7.25 |
| 2017 | $7.25 |
| 2016 | $7.25 |
| 2015 | $7.25 |
| 2014 | $7.25 |
| 2013 | $7.25 |
| 2012 | $7.25 |
| 2011 | $7.25 |
| 2010 | $7.25 |
| 2009 | $2.65 |
| 2008 | $2.65 |
| 2007 | $2.65 |
| 2006 | $2.65 |
| 2005 | $2.65 |
| 2004 | $2.65 |
| 2003 | $2.65 |
| 2002 | $2.65 |
| 2001 | $2.65 |
| 2000 | $2.65 |
Historical rates from the U.S. DOL year-by-year tables (January snapshots; mid-year changes appear in the following year’s row).
Carve-outs & details
State law covers only non-FLSA employment; raised from $2.65 to $7.25 effective Jan 1, 2010 (DOL history).
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Kansas in 2026?
$7.25 per hour, effective January 1, 2010. This is the federal rate; the state sets no higher minimum of its own.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Kansas?
The base cash wage for tipped workers is $2.13; tips must bring total pay to at least the full minimum, or the employer makes up the difference.
When does Kansas's minimum wage go up next?
No future increase is currently written into law; a change would require new legislation or a ballot measure.
How much is full-time minimum wage in Kansas per year?
At 40 hours/week for 52 weeks, $7.25/hour is $15,080 per year before taxes.
Sources & methodology
Sources: Kansas labor department · U.S. DOL consolidated table · U.S. DOL historical tables.
Verified against the state labor agency and U.S. DOL, July 2026. Wage law has industry- and size-specific exceptions; confirm your situation with the state agency.