Lawyer Salary in Kansas (2026)
$51.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,196/year ($6,516/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $159,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,190 Lawyer jobs in Kansas (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Lawyer salary of $106,650 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 $78,196 — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
| Gross (median) | $106,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,633 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,159 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$5,663 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,196 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,516 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Kansas?
- The median Lawyer salary in Kansas is $106,650 per year ($51.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,810 and $159,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $106,650, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $78,196 per year ($6,516 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 4,190 Lawyer 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.