Chief Executives Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Chief Executives in Kansas earn a median salary of $135,112 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -34.5% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 6,280 chief executives are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $105,580 to $195,850 depending on location.
$135,112
Avg median salary in Kansas
$195,850
Highest paying metro
$105,580
Lowest paying metro
6,280
Employed in Kansas
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $195,850 | $121,960 | — | 1,410 |
| Wichita, KS | $179,740 | $111,850 | — | 440 |
| Manhattan, KS | $158,120 | $109,990 | $236,230 | 90 |
| Lawrence, KS | $155,420 | $115,560 | — | 70 |
| Kansas | $125,520 | $33,400 | $179,720 | 900 |
| Topeka, KS | $122,040 | $101,020 | $178,590 | 300 |
| Arkansas | $121,220 | $77,390 | $197,190 | 2,270 |
| South Arkansas | $109,980 | $65,270 | $151,880 | 260 |
| East Arkansas | $106,470 | $58,110 | $140,950 | 140 |
| North Arkansas | $106,290 | $58,490 | $151,170 | 250 |
| West Arkansas | $105,580 | $73,740 | $149,310 | 150 |