Principal Accountant Salary in Kansas City, Kansas

Principal Accountant Salary in Kansas City, KS

How much does a Principal Accountant make in Kansas City, KS?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Accountant in Kansas City, KS is $161,230. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $142,496 to $184,685, with most professionals earning between $125,440 and $206,040.

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10th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $125,440 Kansas City,KS May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $142,496 Kansas City,KS May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $161,230 Kansas City,KS May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $184,685 Kansas City,KS May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Accountant Salary $206,040 Kansas City,KS May 01, 2025
25% $142,496 10% $125,440 90% $206,040 75% $184,685 $161,230 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Accountant in Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Principal Accountant ranges from $142,496 to $184,685 with the average base salary of $161,230. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $211,262 to $323,930 with the average total cash compensation of $258,416.

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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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