How much does a judge make in Kansas?
$148,900a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Kansas. That is $71.59 an hour or $12,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.59
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,590Median: $148,900Highest 10%: $163,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| 25th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| Median | $148,900 | $71.59 | |
| 75th | $148,900 | $71.59 | |
| 90th | $163,200 | $78.44 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $148,900 |
| Wichita, KS | $148,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 20. Nevada | $166,400 |
| 21. Maine | $161,500 |
| 22. Kentucky | $150,700 |
| 23. Kansas | $148,900 |
| 24. Iowa | $147,500 |
| 25. Texas | $140,000 |
| 26. Washington | $134,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $71.59 ($148,900 a year).
Do judges make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $148,900 against $154,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kansas rank for judge pay?
Kansas ranks 23 of 41 states.
Which city in Kansas pays judges the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $148,900 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.