Marketing Manager Salary in Wichita, Kansas

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$115,146/ year

Median Marketing Manager in Wichita, KS

$65,338
10th
$79,680
25th
$115,146
Median
$161,850
75th
$197,457
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$115,146
Total compensation (est.)
$132,418
Bonus range
$4,800 – $23,400
Mean salary
$122,055

How This Compares

Wichita, KS median
$115,146
Kansas median
$141,505-18.6%
National median
$138,730-17.0%

Cost of living in Wichita is 0% below the national average. Salary of $115,146 here is equivalent to $115,146 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$82,905-28.0%
3-5 years
$104,783-9.0%
6-10 years
$128,964+12.0%
10+ years
$158,901+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$101,328-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$115,146
Enterprise (5,000+)
$135,872+18.0%

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Marketing Manager Salaries in Nearby Cities

Kansas City, KS$138,730/yr
Topeka, KS$138,730/yr

Related Jobs in Wichita

Sales Manager$108,398/yr
Account Manager$108,398/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$55/hr
Monthly gross$9,596/mo
25th percentile$79,680/yr
75th percentile$161,850/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Kansas Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.8%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Marketing Manager salary in Wichita?

The median Marketing Manager salary in Wichita is $115,146 per year, with a range from $79,680 at the 25th percentile to $161,850 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Marketing Manager pay in Wichita compare to the national average?

Marketing Manager salaries in Wichita are 17% below the national median of $138,730. After adjusting for Wichita's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $115,146 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Marketing Manager salaries in Wichita?

In Wichita, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Marketing Manager roles start around $65,338, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $197,457 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Wichita a good place for Marketing Manager jobs?

Wichita offers a Marketing Manager median of $115,146, which is 17% below the US median of $138,730. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Wichita is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Marketing Manager salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Marketing Manager in Wichita is $161,850, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.