Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median executive assistant in Kansas earned $64,860 a year in May 2025[1], 15.3% below the US median of $76,590. That puts Kansas at #33 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $48,160 | $64,860 | $90,970 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in Kansas earns $57,090–$78,220; the top tenth earns $90,970 or more, 1.9 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 $92,657 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Kansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $82,690 | 100 | |
| Lawrence, KS | $81,780 | 140 | |
| Topeka, KS | $76,410 | 340 | |
| Wichita, KS | $78,210 | 540 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $71,900 | 510 |
Manhattan, KS pays the most ($71,330) and Kansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($60,000): $11,330 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in Kansas?
The median was $64,860 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,090 to $78,220.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in Kansas?
About $92,657 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 executive assistants earn the most?
Manhattan, KS, with a median of $71,330 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.