Workers Comp Cost in Kansas
2026 rates — mandatory for most Kansas employers
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Workers Comp Rates by Industry — Kansas 2026
| Industry Class | Risk Level | Rate / $100 payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical / Office (8810) | Very Low | $0.20 – $0.45 |
| Retail / Wholesale (8017–8018) | Low | $0.80 – $2.00 |
| Restaurant / Food Service (9082) | Moderate | $1.50 – $3.50 |
| Light Manufacturing (3632) | Moderate | $2.00 – $5.00 |
| Trucking / Delivery (7219–7231) | High | $4.00 – $8.00 |
| Construction / Carpentry (5645) | High | $5.00 – $12.00 |
| Roofing (5551) | Very High | $8.00 – $18.00 |
Rates are advisory/illustrative. Actual Kansas rates vary by carrier, your specific class codes, and Experience Mod.
Workers Comp in Kansas — Key Facts
1. Kansas Requirement & Market
Mandatory: YES — required for employers in Kansas (check specific employee count thresholds)
Market: Private market (NCCI rates)
Kansas uses NCCI (National Council on Compensation Insurance) for class code rate guidance. Workers' comp costs in Kansas are below the national average. Compare multiple carriers for the best rates — differences of 20–40% for the same class code are common.
2. Top Cost Tips for Kansas
Kansas employers: (1) verify your class codes are correctly assigned — misclassification is common and can significantly inflate premiums; (2) implement a documented safety program — this qualifies for premium credits with many carriers; (3) pay-as-you-go workers' comp eliminates large audit surprises.
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Rates vary 20–40% between carriers for identical coverage. Compare before your next renewal.
Kansas Workers Comp Summary
- →Avg rate: $1.30 per $100 payroll
- →$500K payroll: ~$6,525/yr avg risk
- →Cost vs national: below average
- →Mandatory: Yes