Kansas sales tax Calculator
Kansas has a 6.5% state sales tax rate and allows local county and city additions, with combined rates in Wichita and Kansas City area reaching 8.5% to 10%. Notably, Kansas eliminated its state sales tax on groceries on January 1, 2025, making it one of the most recent states to fully exempt food from state-level sales tax.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified May 2026.
Verify rates on May 2026How it's calculated
Start with the purchase price: $20,000.00
Multiply by the combined tax rate to get the tax amount: $1,500.00
Add tax to the purchase price for the total amount due: $21,500.00
Kansas sales tax rates by county
| Location | Combined rate |
|---|---|
| Sedgwick County (Wichita) | 7.5% |
| Johnson County (Overland Park) | 9.75% |
| Wyandotte County (Kansas City KS) | 10% |
| Douglas County (Lawrence) | 9.1% |
| Riley County (Manhattan) | 8.75% |
| Shawnee County (Topeka) | 8.15% |
| Leavenworth County | 8% |
| Saline County (Salina) | 8.75% |
Common examples in Kansas
Based on county rates shown above. Select your county in the calculator for a precise result.
Used car purchase
$12,000.00 purchase
$900.00
tax owed
New car purchase
$28,000.00 purchase
$2,100.00
tax owed
Electronics (laptop)
$1,000.00 purchase
$75.00
tax owed
Grocery purchase (state tax exempt)
$200.00 purchase
$0.00
tax owed