| Document and Entity Information | May 02, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001767042 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 02, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-41732 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-3013440 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9950 Woodloch Forest Dr. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 19th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | The Woodlands |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77380 |
| City Area Code | (936) |
| Local Phone Number | 539-3300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | KGS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
