Software Developers Salary in Kansas

Software developers in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $113,070 a year) and the least in Manhattan ($106,460), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the software developers average at $116,560 and the median at $113,420 for 13,580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $148,100.

Software Developers average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$113,070
Topeka$111,150
Wichita$107,440
Manhattan$106,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$113,070	$104,990	$82,940	$82,865	90
Topeka	$111,150	$111,870	$79,240	$81,622	89
Wichita	$107,440	$105,980	$79,890	$79,219	89
Manhattan	$106,460	$101,960	$77,080	$78,584	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Software Developers salary in other states

Software Developers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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