Kansas Labor Report Shows 3.9% Unemployment, 1.47M Jobs
Summary
The Kansas Department of Labor released the January 2026 Kansas Labor Report, showing a 3.9% unemployment rate and 1.47 million jobs in the state. The February 2026 report is scheduled for release on April 17, 2026. This is a routine statistical release with no regulatory implications.
What changed
The Kansas Department of Labor published the January 2026 Kansas Labor Report on April 3, 2026, providing statewide employment and unemployment statistics. The report indicates a 3.9% unemployment rate and approximately 1.47 million jobs. No policy changes, regulatory requirements, or compliance obligations are associated with this release.
This is an informational notice with no required actions for employers or other entities. Compliance officers may reference these statistics for workforce planning purposes. The next monthly report (February 2026 data) will be released on April 17, 2026.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2026 Contact: Derek Helms Communications Director KDOL.Communications@ks.gov
Labor Report
January 2026
TOPEKA -The Kansas Department of Labor has released the January 2026 Kansas Labor Report. The full report can be accessed here: January 2026 Kansas Labor Report. The February 2026 Kansas Labor Report will be released on Friday, April 17. ###
Follow the Kansas Department of Labor:
Phone: 785-296-7474 Fax: 785-296-0753 401 SW Topeka Blvd. KDOL.Communications@ks.gov Topeka, KS 66603-3182 Amber Shultz, Secretary Laura Kelly, Governor Communications Division dol.ks.gov
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