Accountant salary in Manhattan, KS
Of the 5 areas in Kansas with BLS pay data for this job, Manhattan has the lowest median: $65,900 a year1. That is 16.6% below the Kansas statewide median of $79,000, and 21.2% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally that is #485 of 521 areas, in the bottom tenth. About 470 accountants work here, 3% of the Kansas total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Manhattan, KS. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Manhattan against Kansas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $49,030 | $65,900 | $110,290 | |
| Kansas | $52,960 | $79,000 | $129,800 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Manhattan earns $53,960–$88,550. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $110,290, only 2.2 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($75,410) is 14% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $34,590 wide, against $37,690 across Kansas and $42,790 nationally: employers in Manhattan pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,030 | $4,086 | $23.57 | $63,265 |
| 25th percentile | $53,960 | $4,497 | $25.94 | $69,626 |
| Median | $65,900 | $5,492 | $31.68 | $85,032 |
| 75th percentile | $88,550 | $7,379 | $42.57 | $114,258 |
| 90th percentile | $110,290 | $9,191 | $53.02 | $142,310 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $22,650 over the median, the 25th only $11,940 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $29,226 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Manhattan, and the Kansas statewide median of $79,000 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Manhattan
At the $65,900 median, a local hire costs about $85,032 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,132 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Manhattan
Of the 15 roles we track in Manhattan, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between executive assistants ($71,330) and sales development representatives ($62,900). Project Coordinator is the highest at $95,390.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +15.9% | 500 | |
| Executive Assistant | +8.2% | 100 | |
| Accountant | this role | 470 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -4.6% | 370 | |
| Office Manager | -6.6% | 350 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #13 of the 15 roles we track in Manhattan (-21.2%), between medical administrative assistants (-17.5%) and marketing specialists (-22.4%). The typical role here is at -11.5%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost less in Manhattan than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 8.4% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Manhattan, 8.7% across Kansas and 9.3% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Kansas
Across the 5 areas of Kansas with data for this job, the median runs from $65,900 in Manhattan to $79,270 in Wichita, a gap of $13,370 a year. All 3 areas in Kansas with more accountants than Manhattan also pay more, among them Wichita, KS ($79,270) and the Kansas nonmetro area ($74,560).
| Area | Median | vs Manhattan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | +20.3% | 3,120 | |
| Lawrence, KS | +20.0% | 400 | |
| Topeka, KS | +15.8% | 1,420 | |
| Kansas (Nonmetro) | +13.1% | 2,740 | |
| Manhattan, KS | this area | 470 |
Manhattan against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Manhattan is #373 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Kansas, Eagle Pass and El Paso pay just above Manhattan and Little Rock-North Little Rock and Altoona just below. All four are within $210 a year of the median in Manhattan. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Manhattan | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | +22.2% | 470 | jobs | |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC | +17.8% | 470 | jobs | |
| Florence, SC | +9.3% | 470 | jobs | |
| El Paso, TX | +0.1% | 2,120 | pay | |
| Eagle Pass, TX | +0.0% | 80 | pay | |
| Manhattan, KS | this area | 470 | ||
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | -0.1% | 2,620 | pay | |
| Altoona, PA | -0.3% | 490 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Manhattan, KS?
About $85,032 a year at the median, or $7,086 a month: $65,900 in pay plus about $19,132 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Manhattan?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $65,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,030, the 90th $110,290, and the middle half earned $53,960 to $88,550.
Is Manhattan the cheapest area in Kansas for accountants?
Yes. Its median of $65,900 is the lowest of 5 areas in Kansas. The Kansas nonmetro area is next at $74,560.
How many accountants work in Manhattan?
BLS counts about 470 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Kansas total of 13,610. 3 areas in Kansas have more; the closest in size is Topeka, with about 1,420.
Does an accountant cost more than a sales development representative in Manhattan?
Yes: $3,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $65,900 and $62,900.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.