H-1B salaries in Topeka, KS
Based on 454 certified H-1B filings in the Topeka, KS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$85,600
Middle 50%$72.8k–$105.2k
vs. national median−30%comparison median $122,699
Filings454FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,115 |
| 25th | $72,789 |
| 50th (median) | $85,600 |
| 75th | $105,165 |
| 90th | $172,969 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,792 | $65,728 | $90,013 | 192 |
| FY2021 | $71,000 | $68,682 | $94,952 | 181 |
| FY2022 | $82,000 | $69,000 | $106,950 | 171 |
| FY2023 | $86,642 | $74,942 | $110,000 | 152 |
| FY2024 | $77,000 | $59,900 | $93,704 | 209 |
| FY2025 | $81,600 | $65,000 | $100,000 | 241 |
| FY2026 | $86,000 | $80,000 | $115,000 | 213 |
Cost of living
Topeka's median H-1B salary of $85,600 is worth about $96,400 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$913Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Topeka, KS MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,172Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Topeka, KS MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)88.8Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$96,400Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesKS: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $85,600 | 195 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $98,030 | 38 |
| Special Education Teacher | $59,150 | 24 |
| Data Scientist | $94,255 | 16 |
| Special Education Teacher (Secondary School) | $55,950 | 16 |
| Physician | $336,000 | 15 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $500,000 | 10 |