Retail Salespersons Salary in Kansas

Retail salespersons in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $35,250 a year) and the least in Wichita ($34,160), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the retail salespersons average at $34,970 and the median at $32,180 for 33,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,310.

Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$35,250
Manhattan$34,380
Lawrence$34,330
Wichita$34,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$35,250	$32,820	$28,370	$29,334	89
Manhattan	$34,380	$29,540	$27,050	$28,680	90
Lawrence	$34,330	$31,320	$28,150	$28,643	90
Wichita	$34,160	$30,760	$27,610	$28,515	89

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

Retail Salespersons salary in other states

Retail Salespersons 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 41-2031.
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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