Chief Executives pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for chief executives is $76.01 an hour ($158,100 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.
That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). Kansas ranks 39th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.58 | $51,120 |
| 25% of workers | $53.68 | $111,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.01 | $158,100 |
| 75% of workers | $136.48 | $283,880 |
| 90% of workers | $217.96 | $453,350 |
Chief Executives pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $198,910 | 350 |
| Lawrence | $164,800 | 60 |
| Topeka | $140,330 | 240 |
| Manhattan | $138,290 | 80 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $92,840 |
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