Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Kansas Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Kansas sales tax is 6.5% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 8.71%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Kansas sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Kansas sales tax works
Kansas cut its state sales tax on groceries to 0% from 2025, though local taxes can still apply to food.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 8.71 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.48 tax, for $43.48 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0871.
Kansas sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6.5% (state) | Tax at 8.71% | Total at 8.71% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.65 | $0.87 | $10.87 |
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $2.18 | $27.18 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $4.36 | $54.36 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $8.71 | $108.71 |
| $250.00 | $16.25 | $21.78 | $271.78 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $43.55 | $543.55 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $87.10 | $1,087.10 |
Kansas vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.71% | $8.71 |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.98% | $6.98 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.44% | $8.44 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% | $9.06 |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.89% | $7.89 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
The Kansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local taxes add an average of 2.21%, for an average combined rate of 8.71%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Kansas?
At the state rate, $6.50 (total $106.50). At the average combined rate, $8.71 (total $108.71).
How do I calculate Kansas sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 8.71% = $4.36. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0871 = $91.99 before tax.
Is Kansas sales tax high?
Kansas ranks #9 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.