Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median paralegal in Kansas earned $55,000 a year in May 2025[1], 12.5% below the US median of $62,890. That puts Kansas at #43 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $38,860 | $55,000 | $79,090 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Kansas earns $47,000–$64,170; the top tenth earns $79,090 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 $78,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $62,310 | 110 | |
| Topeka, KS | $59,160 | 350 | |
| Wichita, KS | $60,900 | 480 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $59,710 | 70 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $54,900 | 280 |
Lawrence, KS pays the most ($52,530) and Kansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($47,400): $5,130 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | +3.7% | |
| Rhode Island | +2.3% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| Iowa | -0.8% | |
| South Carolina | -2.0% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Kansas?
The median was $55,000 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,000 to $64,170.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Kansas?
About $78,571 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 paralegals earn the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $52,530 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.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.