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How Much Should I Charge as a Lawyer in Kansas?

Updated March 2026

Average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Kansas is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals across the U.S. This data is updated annually and published with additional research and analysis in Clio’s Legal Trends Report.

Key takeaways

  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for a lawyer in Kansas is $312, compared to $349 in the US. Based on practice area, rates in Kansas can range from $167 to $595.
  • As of 2025, the average hourly rate for non-lawyers in Kansas is $159, compared to $187 in the US. Based on practice area, non-lawyer rates in Kansas can range from $116 to $314.
  • The average hourly rate that law firms charge in Kansas is $287 (compared to $311 in the US), which is a blended rate that takes into account both lawyer and non-lawyer rates. Based on the practice area, how much law firms charge in Kansas can range from $136 to $432.

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Hourly rates for legal services in Kansas

Compare average hourly rates for lawyers, non-lawyers, and law firms in Kansas. “Non-lawyer” rates refer to non-licensed legal professionals like paralegals and other firm administrative staff. “Law firm” rates are a blended average of lawyer and non-lawyer rates.


Average lawyer hourly rates
Average non-lawyer hourly rates
Average law firm hourly rates
State average $312 $159 $287
High $492 $237 $456
Low $196 $118 $186
Industry average $349 $187 $311

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Hourly rates for legal services by practice area in Kansas

In Kansas, hourly rates differ based on the types of services and practice areas offered by lawyers and their law firms


Practice area
Average lawyer hourly rate
Administrative$541
Appellate$167
Bankruptcy$387
Business$340
Civil Litigation$351
Civil Rights and Constitutional LawCurrently unavailable
Collections$486
Commercial Sale of Goods$381
Construction$345
Contracts$379
Corporate$396
Criminal$203
Elder Law$302
Employment Labor$353
Family$322
Government$227
Immigration$353
Insurance$381
Intellectual Property$440
Juvenile$190
Mediation and Arbitration$366
Medical MalpracticeCurrently unavailable
Other$357
Personal Injury$206
Real Estate$317
Small ClaimsCurrently unavailable
Tax$595
Traffic Offenses$296
Trusts$331
Wills and Estates$326
Worker's Compensation$170

Key performance indicators in Kansas

Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer valuable insights into a firm’s performance in Kansas. This information helps lawyers understand how they and their employees are contributing to revenue generation, and can be instrumental in identifying areas for continuous improvement.


Utilization rate
Realization rate
Collection rate
What is it? How many hours individual lawyers put towards revenue-generating work. How much revenue-generating work is billed to a client after discounts or canceled fees. How much invoiced work gets paid to a law firm.
Kansas average 37% 89% 94%
U.S. average 38% 88% 92%

Historical hourly rates in Kansas


Year
Average lawyer hourly rate
Average non-lawyer hourly rate
Average law firm hourly rate
2025$312$159$287
2024$292$168$277
2023$227$133$213
2022$248$137$233
2021$237$148$225

Adjusted hourly rates in Kansas

In addition to hourly rates, cost of living standards in Kansas can affect overall purchasing power. Adjusted hourly rates take into account average consumer prices, and are calculated as follows.


Year
Adjusted lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted non-lawyer hourly rate
Adjusted law firm hourly rate
2025$346$177$319
2024$324$187$308
2023$249$146$234
2022$274$152$257
2021$261$163$248

Frequently asked questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Kansas?

The hourly rate for a lawyer in Kansas is between $167 and $595 per hour, with the average being $312.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Kansas?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Kansas is $322 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Kansas?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Kansas is $351 per hour.

How much does a criminal lawyer charge in Kansas?

The average hourly rate for a criminal lawyer in Kansas is $203 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Kansas?

Tax attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Kansas, earning $595 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Kansas?

Appellate attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Kansas, earning $167 per hour on average.

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About the Legal Trends Report

The Legal Trends Report, published by Clio, provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the U.S., supported by extensive survey research, this report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success.

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