Software Developers pay in Topeka
In Topeka (KS), the median pay for software developers is $53.78 an hour ($111,870 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is about the same as the Kansas median ($113,420).
Pay range for software developers in Topeka (KS)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.21 | $67,000 |
| 25% of workers | $38.09 | $79,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.78 | $111,870 |
| 75% of workers | $62.56 | $130,120 |
| 90% of workers | $76.06 | $158,210 |
Software Developers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka (this page) | $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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