Lawyers pay range in Topeka
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,170 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Topeka earn between $86,220 and $129,130.
- $76K10th
- $86K25th
- $102KMedian
- $129K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $114,520 | $9,543 | $55.06 |
| Median | $102,500 | $8,542 | $49.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,220 | $7,185 | $41.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,130 | $10,761 | $62.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Topeka vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Lawyers in Topeka earn 12% less than the Kansas average ($130,530) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $114,520 | $102,500 | $76,480 | $164,170 | 680 |
| Kansas | $130,530 | $106,650 | $76,300 | $213,360 | 4,190 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Topeka
On the average salary of $114,520, a single filer in Topeka takes home about $83,804 a year, or $6,984 a month and $3,223 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Topeka a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Topeka area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $114,520 buys what about $128,935 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Topeka ($49,540). A typical home costs $217,683, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Kansas cities
Topeka ranks 4th of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Wichita pays the most ($131,240).
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Topeka: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Topeka?
$55.06 an hour on average, and $49.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Topeka?
About $83,804 a year ($6,984 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $114,520.
Do lawyers earn more in Topeka than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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 23-1011; area Topeka, KS (45820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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