salary$134,640 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$287,200per year
Jobs in the area5,310people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Kansas City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,317 a month takes 11.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Kansas City, KS?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $134,640 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $78,310 and $287,200.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,317 a month takes 11.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.