Kansas Minimum Wage 2026
Current minimum wage, scheduled increases, tipped worker rules, and political context for Kansas’s wage policy in 2026.
$7.25
Current Minimum Wage
$7.25
Projected 2026 Rate
$2.13
Tipped Worker Rate
None
Scheduled Increases
Minimum Wage Overview
Kansas has no state minimum wage beyond the federal floor and allows local preemption. The state has not pursued wage increases despite significant economic development activity.
Wage Policy Details
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Minimum Wage | $7.25/hour |
| Tipped Worker Minimum | $2.13/hour |
| Scheduled Increases | None |
| Projected 2026 Rate | $7.25/hour |
| Legislative Source | Federal floor |
Political Context
Kansas Republicans control the legislature and oppose minimum wage increases. The governor has expressed some interest in moderate increases but the legislature has not acted.