salary$80,040 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,320per year
Jobs in the area11,260people work this job
Can a accountant afford Kansas City?
OK. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 23.0% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a accountant in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $80,040 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $54,680 and $130,320.
Can a accountant afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 23.0% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.