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Bookkeeper Salary in Kansas (2026)
$22.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,827/year ($3,152/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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 |
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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.