Software Developers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,170 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.08
10th percentile $61,800
90th percentile $166,150
Employed locally 1,130
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,800
    25th
    $78,010
    50th (median)
    $104,170
    75th
    $141,010
    90th
    $166,150

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,290
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,640
    Computer Systems Analysts $77,630
    Computer Network Architects $82,690
    Computer Occupations, All Other $86,940
    Information Security Analysts $89,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Kansas is $50.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.55 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Kansas is 21.7% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $61,800 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,010.