General and Operations Managers Salary in Kansas

General and operations managers in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $108,000 a year) and the least in Topeka ($103,570), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the general and operations managers average at $114,720 and the median at $92,840 for 24,660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $134,940.

General and Operations Managers average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$108,000
Lawrence$105,280
Manhattan$103,740
Topeka$103,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$108,000	$85,230	$61,920	$79,581	89
Lawrence	$105,280	$85,110	$60,790	$77,820	90
Manhattan	$103,740	$84,990	$62,140	$76,822	90
Topeka	$103,570	$85,080	$66,520	$76,712	89

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

General and Operations Managers salary in other states

General and Operations Managers 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 11-1021.
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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