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Bookkeeper Salary in Kansas (2026)

$47,290 /year median

$22.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,827/year ($3,152/month) for a single filer

Bookkeeper pay range in Kansas

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $32,130 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $39,310 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $47,290 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $56,480 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $64,130 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 15,380 Bookkeeper jobs in Kansas (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).

Gross vs. take-home in Kansas

A median Bookkeeper salary of $47,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,827 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.

Gross (median)$47,290
Federal income tax−$3,495
Social Security + Medicare−$3,618
Kansas state income tax−$2,350
Take-home (annual)$37,827
Take-home (monthly)$3,152

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bookkeeper make in Kansas?
The median Bookkeeper salary in Kansas is $47,290 per year ($22.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,310 and $56,480.
What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Kansas?
On the median salary of $47,290, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $37,827 per year ($3,152 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Kansas?
BLS counts 15,380 Bookkeeper jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.