Minimum Wage in Kansas
The current Kansas minimum wage, the tipped wage, scheduled increases and overtime rules, from the official source.
Short answer: $7.25 per hour. The Kansas minimum wage law applies only to employers and employees not covered by the federal FLSA; employers covered by the FLSA must pay the federal minimum wage, which is also $7.25 per hour. K.S.A. 44-1203(a), (c)
| Minimum wage | $7.25 per hour. The Kansas minimum wage law applies only to employers and employees not covered by the federal FLSA; employers covered by the FLSA must pay the federal minimum wage, which is also $7.25 per hour. Source: K.S.A. 44-1203(a), (c) |
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| Tipped minimum wage | Tipped employees must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, and tips plus wages must reach at least $7.25 per hour; if they don't, the employer must pay the difference. Only tips the employee actually receives and keeps can be counted. Source: K.S.A. 44-1203(b) |
| Overtime | For employers covered by the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. For employers covered only by Kansas law: time-and-a-half after 46 hours in a workweek. |
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Kansas?
$7.25 per hour. The Kansas minimum wage law applies only to employers and employees not covered by the federal FLSA; employers covered by the FLSA must pay the federal minimum wage, which is also $7.25 per hour.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Kansas?
Tipped employees must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, and tips plus wages must reach at least $7.25 per hour; if they don't, the employer must pay the difference. Only tips the employee actually receives and keeps can be counted.
What are the overtime rules in Kansas?
For employers covered by the federal FLSA: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. For employers covered only by Kansas law: time-and-a-half after 46 hours in a workweek.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.