salary$102,500 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,170per year
Jobs in the area680people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 13.4% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Topeka, KS area is $102,500 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $76,480 and $164,170.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 13.4% 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 Topeka, KS metro area.