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Kansas City, Missouri Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 18, 2026

Active Listings

49

Avg Salary Range

$111K - $177K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

13%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Kansas City, MO commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 93.2).

Explore 49 Kansas City Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Kansas City, MO
Approx. cost index: 93.2
Memphis, TN370 mi · cost index 91.2Chicago, IL412 mi · cost index 102.8Minneapolis, MN412 mi · cost index 101.2Indianapolis, IN452 mi · cost index 93.4Dallas, TX454 mi · cost index 101.2Kansas City, MO49 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Kansas City:$135,000/yr
Current: Kansas City, MO

$135,000

BEA Price Parity: 93.2

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$171,502

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 27% more expensive+27% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $135,000 in Kansas City, you need at least $171,502 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both MO and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Kansas City

Data Science Manager
2
Sales Representative
1
Sr. Azure DevSecOps Engg.
1
Financial Writer
1
[Remote] (Senior) Java Engineer
1
Senior Dotnet Developer
1
Software Engineer II/IV - Python & Data
1
C#/.Net Developer with Automation Skills (CONTRACT) ON-SITE
1
.Net Lead Software Engineer
1
Software Developer Intern
1

Top Hiring Companies

EY

2 listings

C

Crown Equipment Corporation

1 listing

Iris Software Inc.

1 listing

C

Creative Direct Marketing Group, Inc.

1 listing

Temu

1 listing

Vaiticka Solution

1 listing

Allied OneSource

1 listing

Broadridge Financial Solutions

1 listing

M

MERRIVANT RECRUITMENT GROUP LTD

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 3 scored listings in Kansas City.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

100%

Ambitious

(3 jobs)

0%

Overloaded

(0 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn13Trabajo.org10JobMESH9JobMesh.io3Adzuna2ZipRecruiter2SatuKerja2Google Jobs1Glassdoor1EQuest Jobs1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Kansas City?

There are 49 active job listings in Kansas City, MO right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 55.

What is the average salary in Kansas City?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Kansas City is $111K to $177K. Median salary sits at $133K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Kansas City jobs are remote?

0% of active Kansas City listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Kansas City?

The average ghost probability across scored Kansas City listings is 13%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Kansas City?

The most active employers in Kansas City include EY, Crown Equipment Corporation, Iris Software Inc., Creative Direct Marketing Group, Inc., Temu. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.