Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median recruiter in Kansas earned $70,870 a year in May 2025[1], 6.7% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Kansas at #25 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $47,340 | $70,870 | $115,920 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Kansas earns $55,190–$93,380; the top tenth earns $115,920 or more, 2.4 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 $101,243 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 | $103,630 | 720 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $97,470 | 500 | |
| Wichita, KS | $88,740 | 1,380 | |
| Lawrence, KS | $80,370 | 230 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $78,990 | 1,320 |
Topeka, KS pays the most ($76,690) and Kansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($61,010): $15,680 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | +1.0% | |
| Arizona | +0.7% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| New Hampshire | -0.0% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -0.4% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Kansas?
The median was $70,870 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $55,190 to $93,380.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Kansas?
About $101,243 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 recruiters earn the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $76,690 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131071.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.