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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Kansas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $41,640 | $29,180 | $27,860 | $34,114 | 89 |
| Wichita | $28,550 | $28,250 | $24,110 | $24,299 | 89 |
| Manhattan | $26,730 | $27,820 | $23,900 | $22,896 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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