Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median bookkeeper in Kansas earned $47,290 a year in May 2025[1], 6.7% below the US median of $50,670. That puts Kansas at #41 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $32,130 | $47,290 | $64,130 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Kansas earns $39,310–$56,480; the top tenth earns $64,130 or more, 2.0 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 $67,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $58,090 | 1,260 | |
| Lawrence, KS | $56,120 | 630 | |
| Wichita, KS | $51,850 | 3,070 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $51,260 | 560 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $49,230 | 4,420 |
Topeka, KS pays the most ($48,350) and Kansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($44,660): $3,690 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
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Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Kansas?
The median was $47,290 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $39,310 to $56,480.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Kansas?
About $67,557 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 bookkeepers earn the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $48,350 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.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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