Sources: Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Services, Kansas Civil Service Basic Pay Plan (FY 2027, effective June 7, 2026) and Class Specifications; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Kansas state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective June 7, 2026. These are the ranges Kansas sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Mechanic Senior Class 3058N3 · class description Grade 24 | $16.32 – $30.76 an hour $33,946 – $63,981 a year 27 steps
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| Equipment Mechanic Class 3066N3 · class description Grade 25 | $17.11 – $32.30 an hour $35,589 – $67,184 a year 27 steps
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| Equipment Mechanic Senior Class 3067N3 · class description Grade 27 | $18.89 – $35.60 an hour $39,291 – $74,048 a year 27 steps
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Schedule: Kansas Civil Service Basic Pay Plan — Basic Steps (Hourly Rates). Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions (hourly × 2,080). Classes are matched to this job by their titles.
Source: Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Services, Kansas Civil Service Basic Pay Plan (FY 2027, effective June 7, 2026) and Class Specifications. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Pay in Kansas, all employers Sourced
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (SOC 49-3031) in Kansas, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | KS |
|---|---|
| Workers | 3,300 |
| 10th percentile | $43,610 |
| Median | $59,460 |
| 90th percentile | $81,000 |
| National median, government employers | $65,270 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Kansas
State employees
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPERS 3 (Cash Balance Plan) KPERS 3 | — | age 65 with 5 years of service | 6% | Covered |
Local employees
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPERS 3 (Cash Balance Plan) KPERS 3 | — | age 65 with 5 years of service | 6% | Covered |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Kansas pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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