Software Engineer salary in Kansas, MO
Based on 1,132 certified H-1B filings in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,560 |
| 25th | $94,750 |
| 50th (median) | $111,144 |
| 75th | $133,078 |
| 90th | $145,795 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $79,630 | $73,923 | $94,307 | 1,352 |
| FY2021 | $91,520 | $76,502 | $108,555 | 1,251 |
| FY2022 | $97,000 | $81,000 | $115,256 | 1,057 |
| FY2023 | $98,950 | $85,363 | $120,000 | 665 |
| FY2024 | $100,786 | $87,402 | $125,000 | 643 |
| FY2025 | $109,703 | $92,435 | $131,103 | 648 |
| FY2026 | $114,000 | $95,701 | $134,950 | 484 |
Cost of living
Kansas's median Software Engineer salary of $111,144 is worth about $120,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Kansas = 92.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Kansas, MO area earned a median of $124,990 in May 2025 (12,160 employed). The H-1B median here is $111,144, 11% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | $124,335 | 60 |
| Garmin International | $122,000 | 59 |
| HRB Professional Resources | $131,485 | 44 |
| Oracle | $95,701 | 40 |
| Deloitte | $120,000 | 21 |
| Concentrix CVG Customer Management Group | $95,701 | 18 |
| GlobalLogic | $115,336 | 17 |
| Tana Systems | $73,000 | 15 |
| Kansas City Southern Railway Company | $134,256 | 13 |
| Microsoft | $145,365 | 12 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,086 | 153 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,701 | 486 |
| Senior · Level III | $122,000 | 216 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,000 | 209 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $72,114 | $76,086 | 153 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,435 | $95,701 | 486 |
| Senior · Level III | $115,336 | $122,000 | 216 |
| Expert · Level IV | $134,950 | $140,000 | 209 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.