Kansas · 2026 pay
How much do Kansas Lottery employees make?
$58,805typical pay, counting everyone paid in 2026
$48,368 – $76,264what most people earned
Includes everyone paid during 2026, including part-year and seasonal workers. The source doesn't show who worked the full year.
KanView publishes pay by position without employee names, so there is no name search here.
Common jobs: Lottery District ManagerLottery Gaming Facility AnlystAppt/Elect Bd/Comm Bd Member
✓ Official data from KanViewMatches the agency's latest releaseadmin.ks.gov ↗
Is pay going up?
Yes. Typical pay went from $47,463 in 2016 to $58,805 in 2026 (+24%).
What changed since 2025
- −2.1%Typical pay went down from $60,086 to $58,805.
- +587 people were paid in 2026, compared with 82 in 2025.
- +24%Since 2016, typical pay has gone from $47,463 to $58,805, while the number of people paid went up from 87 to 87.
The next update is expected after the fiscal year ends in June.
Pay by job
Jobs held by 5 or more people in 2026.
| Job | People | Typical pay | Most earn | Since 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lottery District Manager | 14 | $48,880 | $48k – $49k | ▲ 2.6% |
| Lottery Gaming Facility Anlyst | 10 | $58,217 | $52k – $66k | ▲ 1.4% |
| Appt/Elect Bd/Comm Bd Member | 5 | $4,500 | $4k – $5k | ▲ 122.9% |
How many people earn what
- Under $10k10
- $10k – $30k6
- $30k – $50k15
- $50k – $70k28
- $70k – $90k19
- $90k – $110k5
- $110k – $150k2
- $150k or more2
Includes part-time and seasonal workers, which is why many earn under $10k.
Highest paid at Kansas Lottery in 2026
- 1Durrell Stephen WLottery Executive Director$169,989▲ $10,584 vs 2025
- 2Kocher KeithDirector of Gaming Facilities$158,879▲ $3,875 vs 2025
- 3Ortiz Stephen EDirector of Sales and Marketing$127,385▲ $3,107 vs 2025
- 4Paschang Steven CDeputy Executive Director$114,238▲ $10,008 vs 2025
- 5Dreier Darren RDirector of Information Technician$104,471▲ $2,401 vs 2025
- 6Polkinghorn Dianna MManager Casino Audits$102,682▲ $2,504 vs 2025
- 7Call Janet EHuman Resource Director$94,355▲ $5,875 vs 2025
- 8Todd Michael ADirector of Retailer Operation$94,312▲ $5,628 vs 2025
- 9Romanchek Crystal LeeProduct Portfolio Manager/Depd$87,125▲ $2,682 vs 2025
- 10Tillman Ginger RIlottery Program Manager$84,870▲ $3,349 vs 2025
Common questions
How much does a Kansas Lottery employee make?
The typical employee was paid $58,805 in 2026: half of the 87 people paid earned more, half earned less. Most earned between $48,368 and $76,264.
Why do so many people earn very little?
The list includes everyone who got a paycheck during the year: part-time, seasonal and short-term workers, and people who joined or left partway through. 10 people (11.5%) were paid under $10,000.
Does this include benefits like health insurance or pension?
No. It is gross pay as published; the source does not split it into regular pay and overtime.
Where does this data come from, and when is it updated?
From Kansas Department of Administration (KanView) (admin.ks.gov). Our figures match the agency's latest release; the next update is expected after the fiscal year ends in June.
"Typical pay" is the median: half earn more, half earn less. "Most earn" is the middle half of workers. Figures are calculated by PublicPayData from the official dataset; 0 records with $0 or negative pay are left out. How we calculate this · Corrections & removals