Financial Manager Salary in Kansas City, MO
Financial Managers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area earn a median $162,490 a year — 2% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $115,628 take-home, or $9,636 a month.
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- Federal income tax$27,732
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,074
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,356
- Missouri income tax$6,700
- Take-home pay$115,628
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 4.70% state
Living in Kansas City, MO? City residents also pay Kansas City, MO’s Earnings Tax — about $1,625 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $114,003 ($9,500 a month). Choose “Kansas City, MO” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The Kansas City, MO-KS metro spans Missouri, Kansas. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Financial Manager pay by experience in Kansas City, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $101,060 | $48.59 | $76,113 | $6,343 |
| 25th percentile | $126,480 | $60.81 | $92,708 | $7,726 |
| Median (50th) | $162,490 | $78.12 | $115,628 | $9,636 |
| 75th percentile | $205,320 | $98.71 | $144,132 | $12,011 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $296,870+ | $142.73 | $200,200 | $16,683 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $162,490 buys in Kansas City, MO
Prices in Kansas City, MO are 7.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 13% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median financial manager's $115,628 take-home pay has the buying power of $124,945 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Financial Manager jobs are about as common in Kansas City, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.84).
Best-paying cities for financial managers, adjusted for cost of living
Kansas City, MO ranks #9 of 55 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport, CT | $211,000 | $146,519 | $137,107 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $221,010 | $152,151 | $135,169 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $209,780 | $145,861 | $134,725 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $225,280 | $147,303 | $133,399 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $193,400 | $136,206 | $128,761 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $167,180 | $125,534 | $128,009 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $166,910 | $125,349 | $127,091 |
| 8 | Charlotte, NC | $172,760 | $122,963 | $126,313 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO | $162,490 | $115,628 | $124,945 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 55 metros →
About the job: financial managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.7% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Financial Manager salaries elsewhere in Missouri
- St. Louis, MO — $158,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial manager make in Kansas City, MO?
The median financial manager salary in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $162,490 a year, or about $78.12 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $126,480 and $205,320.
What is a financial manager’s take-home pay in Kansas City, MO?
On the median $162,490 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $115,628 a year ($9,636 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,700 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is Kansas City, MO a good place to work as a financial manager?
Pay here is 2% below the national median of $166,570. Local prices are 7.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $124,945 would in a typical U.S. city. Kansas City, MO ranks #9 of 55 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a financial manager afford rent in Kansas City, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Kansas City, MO is $1,193 a month ($1,355 for two bedrooms) — 12% of a median financial manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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