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Data Scientist Salary in Kansas (2026)
$47.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,677/year ($6,056/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 34th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 490 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $98,130 a year — though pay ranges from $60,520 for newcomers to $154,990 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $131,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $154,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 490 Data Scientist jobs in Kansas (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Data Scientist salary of $98,130 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 $72,677 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $98,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,759 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,507 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$5,187 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,677 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,056 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Kansas?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Kansas is $98,130 per year ($47.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,970 and $131,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $98,130, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $72,677 per year ($6,056 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 490 Data Scientist 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.