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Legal Secretary Salary in Kansas (2026)
$17.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,849/year ($2,487/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 50th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 34% below the national average. Of the 1,600 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $36,620 a year — though pay ranges from $30,520 for newcomers to $56,380 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,600 Legal Secretary jobs in Kansas (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Legal Secretary salary of $36,620 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 $29,849 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $36,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,214 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,801 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,755 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,849 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,487 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Kansas?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Kansas is $36,620 per year ($17.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,520 and $45,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $36,620, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $29,849 per year ($2,487 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,600 Legal Secretary 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.