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Civil Engineer Salary in Kansas (2026)
$46.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,868/year ($5,989/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $150,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,880 Civil Engineer jobs in Kansas (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Civil Engineer salary of $96,880 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 $71,868 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $96,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,484 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,411 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$5,117 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,989 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Kansas?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Kansas is $96,880 per year ($46.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,170 and $125,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $96,880, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $71,868 per year ($5,989 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 2,880 Civil Engineer 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.