Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Kansas

Human resources assistants (except payroll and timekeeping) in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $54,060 a year) and the least in Wichita ($47,350), across the 3 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources assistants (except payroll and timekeeping) average at $49,150 and the median at $49,630 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,250.

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$54,060
Manhattan$50,760
Wichita$47,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$54,060	$53,930	$46,930	$43,400	89
Manhattan	$50,760	$51,820	$44,950	$40,933	90
Wichita	$47,350	$46,310	$39,520	$38,383	89

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

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in other states

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 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 43-4161.
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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