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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Kansas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $33,558/year ($2,796/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 26th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 640 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $41,580 a year — though pay ranges from $16,640 for newcomers to $57,270 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 640 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Kansas (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $41,580 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 $33,558 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $41,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,810 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,181 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,032 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,558 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,796 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Kansas?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Kansas is $41,580 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,260 and $49,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $41,580, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $33,558 per year ($2,796 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 640 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant 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.