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PR Specialist Salary in Kansas (2026)

$64,860 /year median

$31.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,964/year ($4,247/month) for a single filer

PR Specialist pay range in Kansas

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $39,820 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $50,540 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $64,860 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $83,430 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $105,500 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 2,340 PR Specialist jobs in Kansas (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).

Gross vs. take-home in Kansas

A median PR Specialist salary of $64,860 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 $50,964 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.

Gross (median)$64,860
Federal income tax−$5,603
Social Security + Medicare−$4,962
Kansas state income tax−$3,331
Take-home (annual)$50,964
Take-home (monthly)$4,247

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a PR Specialist make in Kansas?
The median PR Specialist salary in Kansas is $64,860 per year ($31.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,540 and $83,430.
What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Kansas?
On the median salary of $64,860, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $50,964 per year ($4,247 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Kansas?
BLS counts 2,340 PR Specialist 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.