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Lawyer Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$106,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.28/hr
▼ 33% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
4,190
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$118,411 #38 of 51

Lawyer pay in Kansas, explained

Lawyers in Kansas earn a median of $106,650 per year ($51.28 per hour), which is 33% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $76,300, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $213,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $106,650 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $106,650 is worth about $118,411 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #38 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,300
$36.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,650
$51.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$213,360
$102.58/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $106,650 $118,411 —
Colorado $168,520 $163,529 −$61,870
Missouri $133,450 $146,944 −$26,800
Nebraska $109,170 $121,161 −$2,520
Oklahoma $103,060 $117,323 +$3,590

Lawyer in Kansas: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Kansas?

Lawyers in Kansas earn a median of $106,650 per year ($51.28 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Kansas pay lawyers well?

At $106,650, Kansas pays 33% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 4,190 work in the state.

Lawyer salary in other states

New York · $207,860 District of Columbia · $195,190 California · $195,080 Massachusetts · $176,680 Delaware · $173,510 Colorado · $168,520 Virginia · $167,210 Connecticut · $163,600 New Jersey · $161,430 Illinois · $160,800 Pennsylvania · $157,180 Minnesota · $155,140

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