Kansas City Minimum Wage 2026 (KS)
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Kansas City, KS · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Kansas state rate
Kansas City Minimum Wage vs. Kansas
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $7.25/hr | — |
| Kansas (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Kansas City Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Kansas City does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Kansas state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Kansas City must pay at least the Kansas state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Follows Kansas state/federal rate; local ordinances are preempted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Kansas City is $7.25 per hour, the same as the Kansas state minimum wage, since Kansas City does not set its own local rate.
No. Kansas City follows the Kansas state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. Kansas state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Kansas City follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of Kansas. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Kansas City.