Kansas Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax in Kansas. 6.5% state rate + 2.19% average local tax = 8.69% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.

State Rate
6.5%
Avg Local
2.19%
Combined
8.69%
Highest Rate
11.5%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.

Sales Tax Rates in Major Kansas Cities

CityCombined Rate
Wichita7.5%
Kansas City9.125%
Topeka9.15%
Overland Park9.1%

Quick Reference โ€” Kansas at 8.69% Combined Rate

PurchaseTaxTotal
$10.00$0.87$10.87
$25.00$2.17$27.17
$50.00$4.34$54.34
$100.00$8.69$108.69
$250.00$21.72$271.73
$500.00$43.45$543.45
$1,000.00$86.90$1086.90
$5,000.00$434.50$5434.50

Kansas Sales Tax Guide (2026)

Kansas is phasing out its grocery tax โ€” it dropped from 6.5% to 2% in 2024 and is scheduled to reach 0% by 2025. Local taxes still apply to groceries. Wichita and Kansas City metro areas have high combined rates.

Tax Exemptions in Kansas

How Kansas Sales Tax Works

In Kansas, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 6.5% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 2.19% for a combined rate of 8.69%. The highest combined rate in Kansas is 11.5% (some areas).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
Kansas has a 6.5% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 2.19%, the combined rate is 8.69%. Kansas is phasing out its grocery tax โ€” it dropped from 6.5% to 2% in 2024 and is scheduled to reach 0% by 2025. Local taxes still apply to groceries. Wichita and Kansas City metro areas have high combined rates.
Are groceries taxed in Kansas?
Groceries in Kansas are reduced (2%, dropping to 0% by 2025).
Is clothing taxed in Kansas?
Clothing in Kansas is taxed. Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Kansas?
The highest combined rate in Kansas is 11.5% (some areas). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Kansas cities?
Wichita (7.5%), Kansas City (9.125%), Topeka (9.15%), Overland Park (9.1%).

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About this page: Kansas Sales Tax Calculator โ€” 8.69% Rate (2026) is designed to help visitors make faster, better-informed decisions without creating an account or giving up personal data.

This estimate uses current federal and/or state tax assumptions, common filing-status logic, and the inputs you enter. It does not reproduce your exact payroll system, year-to-date withholding history, or every local tax rule.

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Last updated: March 9, 2026 ยท Author: CalcSharp Editorial Team ยท Reviewed by: CalcSharp Finance Review Desk

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