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Accountant Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$79,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.98/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
13,610
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$87,712 #14 of 51

Accountant pay in Kansas, explained

Accountants in Kansas earn a median of $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $52,960, while the most experienced accountants reach about $129,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $79,000 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $79,000 is worth about $87,712 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #14 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,960
$25.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,000
$37.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$129,800
$62.40/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $79,000 $87,712
Colorado $97,030 $94,156 −$18,030
Oklahoma $79,370 $90,354 −$370
Missouri $76,590 $84,334 +$2,410
Nebraska $72,080 $79,997 +$6,920

Accountant in Kansas: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Kansas?

Accountants in Kansas earn a median of $79,000 per year ($37.98 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Kansas pay accountants well?

At $79,000, Kansas pays 6% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 13,610 work in the state.

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