salary$121,510 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,200per year
Jobs in the area690people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Wichita?
Cheap. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 11.5% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Wichita, KS area is $121,510 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $76,380 and $209,200.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 11.5% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.