Software Developers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for software developers is $54.53 an hour ($113,420 a year). About 13,580 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Kansas ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.47 | $71,690 |
| 25% of workers | $41.57 | $86,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.53 | $113,420 |
| 75% of workers | $65.63 | $136,510 |
| 90% of workers | $79.68 | $165,740 |
Software Developers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $111,870 | 1,500 |
| Wichita | $105,980 | 2,040 |
| Lawrence | $104,990 | 410 |
| Manhattan | $101,960 | 350 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $56,150 |
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| Computer Systems Analysts | $100,770 |
| Information Security Analysts | $100,620 |
| Computer Network Architects | $100,610 |
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| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $94,490 |
| Web Developers | $73,590 |
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