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Minimum Wage in Kansas

Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour with a $2.13 tipped cash wage, and the state law applies only to employment not covered by the federal FLSA.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Kansas at a glance

Minimum wage (per hour)
$7.25
State law excludes employers and employees covered by the federal FLSA, which also requires $7.25.
Tipped cash wage (per hour)
$2.13
Employer must make up the difference if tips do not reach $7.25 an hour.
Next scheduled increase
None scheduled
No further increase is written into the statute.

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The rules in Kansas

What is the minimum wage in Kansas in 2026?

Minimum wage (per hour) in Kansas: $7.25. State law excludes employers and employees covered by the federal FLSA, which also requires $7.25.

What is the minimum cash wage for tipped employees in Kansas?

Tipped cash wage (per hour) in Kansas: $2.13. Employer must make up the difference if tips do not reach $7.25 an hour.

When is the next minimum wage increase in Kansas?

Next scheduled increase in Kansas: None scheduled. No further increase is written into the statute.

Where do the Kansas minimum wage laws come from?

The rules above come from Kan. Stat. 44-1203. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check which rate applies before setting pay. Coverage rules, employer size thresholds, and exemptions for certain jobs or industries differ, and a local ordinance may require more than the state rate. The statute linked on each state page is the starting point.

Where a lower tipped cash wage is allowed, the employer usually must make up the difference whenever tips fall short of the full minimum wage for the pay period. Keeping accurate records of hours worked and tips reported helps show that every pay period met the minimum.

Rates can change on fixed dates, often January 1 or July 1, and some states adjust them each year for inflation. Reviewing pay rates, offer letters, and employment contracts ahead of each scheduled change helps avoid underpayment claims.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.