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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Kansas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $26,820 | $26,550 | $23,620 | $22,965 | 90 |
| Topeka | $26,570 | $26,670 | $21,440 | $22,773 | 89 |
| Wichita | $25,450 | $24,190 | $22,530 | $21,908 | 89 |
| Manhattan | $23,010 | $21,660 | $21,660 | $20,026 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in other states
More about pay in Kansas
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 35-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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