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Dispatcher Salary in Kansas (2026)

Kansas ranks 41st of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 1,670 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $47,170 a year — though pay ranges from $32,400 for newcomers to $72,480 at the top.

Dispatcher pay range in Kansas

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$32,400	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$38,580	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$47,170	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$60,620	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$72,480	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,670 Dispatcher jobs in Kansas (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).

Gross vs. take-home in Kansas

A median Dispatcher salary of $47,170 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 $37,738 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.

Gross (median)	$47,170
Federal income tax	−$3,480
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,609
Kansas state income tax	−$2,344
Take-home (annual)	$37,738
Take-home (monthly)	$3,145

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dispatcher make in Kansas?

The median Dispatcher salary in Kansas is $47,170 per year ($22.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,580 and $60,620.

What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Kansas?

On the median salary of $47,170, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $37,738 per year ($3,145 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.

How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Kansas?

BLS counts 1,670 Dispatcher jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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