Kansas Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Find up-to-date Kansas sales tax rates for 2026. The state rate is 6.50%, local add-ons up to 4.00%, with an average combined rate around 8.60%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Kansas applies a statewide sales tax rate of 6.5%. Local governments can add up to 4%, bringing total rates as high as 10.5% in some areas.
Kansas Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Kansas.
Overview of Kansas Sales Tax
The Kansas Department of Revenue administers both state and local sales taxes. Most cities add 1–3%, while a few larger areas, like Overland Park, approach 10% combined rates.
Comparison With Neighboring States
Nebraska averages 7.1%, Missouri about 8.3%, and Oklahoma 8.9%. Kansas’s typical combined rate around 8.6% keeps it competitive in the central U.S.
Business Tax Information
All retailers must register with the Kansas Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. Rates are updated quarterly, and filings may be monthly or quarterly based on volume.
All Cities in Kansas
Browse detailed city-level rates across Kansas.
Wichita
9.00%
Wichita applies a total sales tax rate of approximately 9%, combining Kansas’s 6.5% state rate with local add-ons.
Overland Park
9.75%
Overland Park applies about 9.75% total tax, combining Kansas’s state rate with Johnson County and city portions.
Topeka
8.50%
Topeka’s combined sales tax rate is approximately 8.5%, including the state rate and local surcharges.
Olathe
9.50%
Olathe’s combined rate is about 9.5%, including local and county surcharges.
Lawrence
9.50%
Lawrence applies about 9.5% total sales tax, reflecting local and city taxes on top of the state rate.
Manhattan
9.00%
Manhattan’s total rate averages 9%, combining the state’s 6.5% rate with local additions.
Salina
8.50%
Salina’s total sales tax is around 8.5%, which includes state and local portions.
Hutchinson
8.00%
Hutchinson applies a total rate of about 8%, combining state and city sales taxes.
Lenexa
9.75%
Lenexa’s total rate averages 9.75%, including state and Johnson County additions.
Emporia
8.00%
Emporia’s total sales tax rate is about 8%, combining Kansas’s 6.5% base with a 1.5% local surcharge.
FAQs for Kansas
What is Kansas’s state sales tax?
6.5% statewide.
Can cities and counties add taxes?
Yes, local jurisdictions may add up to 4% combined.
What is the highest total rate in Kansas?
Up to 10.5% in certain cities with special district taxes.
Are groceries taxed?
Yes, but the state is reducing the grocery tax, with full repeal planned by 2025.