salary$76,280 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$118,080per year
Jobs in the area1,420people work this job
Can a accountant afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 18.1% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a accountant in the Topeka, KS area is $76,280 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $51,540 and $118,080.
Can a accountant afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 18.1% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Topeka, KS metro area.