How much does a court make in Kansas?
$44,740a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Kansas. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.51
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,260Median: $44,740Highest 10%: $59,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,260 | $17.43 | |
| 25th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| Median | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 75th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 90th | $59,860 | $28.78 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $46,990 |
| Lawrence, KS | $46,760 |
| Kansas City, MO | $41,830 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $41,830 |
| Manhattan, KS | $41,540 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,540 |
| Joplin, MO | $41,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 36. Montana | $45,680 |
| 37. Virginia | $45,650 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $44,830 |
| 39. Kansas | $44,740 |
| 40. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 41. Delaware | $44,600 |
| 42. South Dakota | $43,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $21.51 ($44,740 a year).
Do courts make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $44,740 against $48,700 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kansas rank for court pay?
Kansas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays courts the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $46,990 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.