Kansas Median
$113,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$54.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $135,980
State Rank
#42 of 50
13,580 employed here
How much does a Software Developer make in Kansas?
Software Developers in Kansas take home a median of $113,420 annually — roughly $54.53 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $135,980.
Within Kansas, entry-level pay starts around $71,690 while the top 10% make $165,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $86,460 and $136,510 a year.
Software Developer salary range in Kansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $71,690 | $34.47 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $86,460 | $41.57 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $113,420 | $54.53 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $136,510 | $65.63 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $165,740 | $79.68 |
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How Kansas compares
Kansas ranks 42nd out of 50 states and territories for Software Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Software Developer salary in other states
California $174,410Washington $166,540New York $166,180Massachusetts $165,210Oregon $142,720New Hampshire $139,720Maryland $138,680Colorado $138,390District of Columbia $136,880Virginia $136,460New Jersey $135,940North Carolina $134,710Connecticut $134,120Delaware $133,020Texas $132,150Illinois $132,110Idaho $131,590Georgia $131,010Florida $130,980Rhode Island $130,590Minnesota $130,050Arizona $129,690South Carolina $129,450Nevada $128,810Utah $128,810Pennsylvania $126,550Missouri $126,120Michigan $125,570Vermont $125,280New Mexico $124,520Hawaii $124,040Maine $123,120Wisconsin $122,660Alabama $122,540Tennessee $122,430Montana $121,990West Virginia $121,000Oklahoma $118,100Wyoming $115,170Iowa $114,890Ohio $114,090Nebraska $110,900Kentucky $109,010Indiana $105,920North Dakota $105,600Arkansas $104,490Louisiana $102,800South Dakota $96,310Mississippi $95,330
Working as a Software Developer in Kansas
Nationally, about 1,688,000 people work as Software Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kansas pay ($113,420) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Software Developer make in Kansas?
The median Software Developer salary in Kansas is $113,420 per year, or about $54.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $71,690 at the entry level to $165,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kansas pay compare to the national average?
Kansas pays Software Developers about 17% less than the national median of $135,980. Kansas ranks 42nd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kansas a good state for Software Developers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $113,420 a year. About 13,580 Software Developers are employed in Kansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Kansas include Anesthesiologist ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrist ($278,100), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.