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HR Manager Salary in Kansas (2026)
$64.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,961/year ($7,997/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 24th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,290 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $134,470 a year — though pay ranges from $91,990 for newcomers to $219,980 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $91,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $172,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $219,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,290 HR Manager jobs in Kansas (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median HR Manager salary of $134,470 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 $95,961 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $134,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,007 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,287 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$7,215 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,961 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,997 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Kansas?
- The median HR Manager salary in Kansas is $134,470 per year ($64.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,540 and $172,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $134,470, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $95,961 per year ($7,997 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,290 HR Manager 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.