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HR Specialist Salary in Kansas (2026)

HR Specialist pay range in Kansas

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$47,340	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$55,190	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$70,870	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$93,380	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$115,920	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 7,560 HR Specialist jobs in Kansas (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).

Gross vs. take-home in Kansas

A median HR Specialist salary of $70,870 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 $55,021 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.

Gross (median)	$70,870
Federal income tax	−$6,761
Social Security + Medicare	−$5,422
Kansas state income tax	−$3,666
Take-home (annual)	$55,021
Take-home (monthly)	$4,585

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a HR Specialist make in Kansas?

The median HR Specialist salary in Kansas is $70,870 per year ($34.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,190 and $93,380.

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

On the median salary of $70,870, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $55,021 per year ($4,585 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.

How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Kansas?

BLS counts 7,560 HR Specialist jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).

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