Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median accountant in Kansas earned $79,000 a year in May 2025[1], 5.6% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Kansas at #28 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $52,960 | $79,000 | $129,800 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Kansas earns $62,960–$100,650; the top tenth earns $129,800 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Kansas median that makes about $112,857 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Kansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $104,310 | 3,120 | |
| Lawrence, KS | $98,850 | 400 | |
| Topeka, KS | $94,550 | 1,420 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $90,400 | 2,740 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $88,550 | 470 |
Wichita, KS pays the most ($79,270) and Manhattan, KS the least ($65,900): $13,370 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | +0.4% | |
| Florida | +0.3% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| Pennsylvania | +0.0% | |
| Vermont | -0.1% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Kansas?
The median was $79,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $62,960 to $100,650.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Kansas?
About $112,857 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Kansas do accountants earn the most?
Wichita, KS, with a median of $79,270 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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