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Software Developer Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$113,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.53/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
13,580
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,927 #37 of 50

Software Developer pay in Kansas, explained

Software developers in Kansas earn a median of $113,420 per year ($54.53 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $71,690, while the most experienced software developers reach about $165,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $113,420 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $113,420 is worth about $125,927 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #37 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,690
$34.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$113,420
$54.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,740
$79.68/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $113,420 $125,927
Colorado $138,390 $134,291 −$24,970
Missouri $126,120 $138,873 −$12,700
Oklahoma $118,100 $134,444 −$4,680
Nebraska $110,900 $123,081 +$2,520

Software Developer in Kansas: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Kansas?

Software developers in Kansas earn a median of $113,420 per year ($54.53 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Kansas pay software developers well?

At $113,420, Kansas pays 17% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 13,580 work in the state.

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