Chief Executives Salary in Kansas

Chief executives in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $250,810 a year) and the least in Topeka ($176,680), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chief executives average at $222,710 and the median at $158,100 for 1,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,630.

Chief Executives average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$250,810
Lawrence$223,550
Manhattan$193,660
Topeka$176,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$250,810	$198,910	$127,490	$170,518	89
Lawrence	$223,550	$164,800	$127,500	$154,143	90
Manhattan	$193,660	$138,290	$78,700	$134,194	90
Topeka	$176,680	$140,330	$100,480	$122,968	89

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

Chief Executives salary in other states

Chief Executives salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

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 11-1011.
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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