2026 Kansas judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Current 2026 snapshot: Kansas post-judgment interest is 7.75% per year; the recorded prejudgment reference is 10% / 5.75% per year.
Everything Kansas charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each recorded with a cited source and linked to its full page with observations, scope, and known carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate or rule | Effective | Authority | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 7.75% | July 1, 2026 | Kan. Stat. Ann. 16-204 | Statutory formula / table |
| Prejudgment interest | 10% / 5.75% | July 1, 2026 | K.S.A. 16-201 (10% general); 16-201(b)/16-204(e)(1) (tort filed ≥7/1/2023) | Fixed by statute |
Post-judgment interest
Kansas's post-judgment interest rate is 7.75% per year. Kansas post-judgment interest is currently 7.75% — a statutory formula rate under Kan. Stat. Ann. 16-204 that resets each year. This 16-204 rate is POST-judgment. Prejudgment interest is governed separately by K.S.A. 16-201 (10% per annum when no other rate agreed).
→ Full Kansas post-judgment page — Kan. Stat. Ann. 16-204, effective-date history, scope, and official source.
Prejudgment interest
Kansas's prejudgment interest rate is 10% / 5.75% per year (fixed by statute). Kansas prejudgment interest is 10% for general/contract claims (K.S.A. 16-201), but for civil tort actions filed on or after July 1, 2023 it is the judgment rate minus 2 points — currently 5.75%.
→ Full Kansas prejudgment page — K.S.A. 16-201 (10% general); 16-201(b)/16-204(e)(1) (tort filed ≥7/1/2023), when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Kansas?
As of July 1, 2026, the Kansas post-judgment interest rate is 7.75% per year. Kansas judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Kansas?
Kansas's prejudgment interest rate is 10% / 5.75% per year (fixed by statute). Kansas prejudgment interest — 10% general, or 5.75% for the current recent-tort branch.
Is Kansas judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Kansas prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Cite this page
StatuteRates. “Kansas Judgment & Prejudgment Interest Rates.” StatuteRates.com. Accessed today. https://statuterates.com/states/kansas/ Each rate includes a cited source and recorded effective date; confirm the controlling authority before use.
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