HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median HR assistant in Kansas earned $49,630 a year in May 2025[1], 1.9% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Kansas at #25 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $36,070 | $49,630 | $62,610 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Kansas earns $41,940–$55,540; the top tenth earns $62,610 or more, 1.7 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 $70,900 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 | $61,860 | 90 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $56,620 | 90 | |
| Wichita, KS | $54,490 | 120 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $51,600 | 130 |
Topeka, KS pays the most ($53,930) and Kansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($44,110): $9,820 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | +0.1% | |
| New Mexico | +0.0% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| Hawaii | -0.7% | |
| Pennsylvania | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Kansas?
The median was $49,630 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $41,940 to $55,540.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Kansas?
About $70,900 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 HR assistants earn the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $53,930 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.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.