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HR Specialist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$70,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.07/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
7,560
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,685 #10 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Kansas, explained

Human resources specialists in Kansas earn a median of $70,870 per year ($34.07 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $47,340, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $115,920. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $70,870 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $70,870 is worth about $78,685 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #10 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,340
$22.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,870
$34.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,920
$55.73/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $70,870 $78,685 —
Colorado $80,840 $78,446 −$9,970
Missouri $66,990 $73,764 +$3,880
Nebraska $61,930 $68,732 +$8,940
Oklahoma $61,630 $70,159 +$9,240

HR Specialist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Kansas?

Human resources specialists in Kansas earn a median of $70,870 per year ($34.07 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Kansas pay human resources specialists well?

At $70,870, Kansas pays 7% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 7,560 work in the state.

HR Specialist salary in other states

District of Columbia · $110,970 Massachusetts · $85,630 Washington · $84,550 New York · $84,380 Maryland · $83,910 California · $83,500 Connecticut · $82,890 Virginia · $82,090 Colorado · $80,840 New Jersey · $80,690 Minnesota · $78,760 Oregon · $78,060

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