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Software Developer Salary in Kansas (2026)
$54.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,581/year ($6,882/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $113,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,580 Software Developer jobs in Kansas (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Software Developer salary of $113,420 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 $82,581 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $113,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,122 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,677 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$6,040 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,581 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,882 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Kansas?
- The median Software Developer salary in Kansas is $113,420 per year ($54.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,460 and $136,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $113,420, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $82,581 per year ($6,882 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 13,580 Software Developer 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.