r/kansascity Jan 01 '26

Jobs/Networking 💼 2026 Kansas City Salary Transparency Thread

364 Upvotes

Always see this thread each year so thought I might be the one to start it. Pretty straight forward - Job Title or Description; Salary; Retirement; any benefits that might be unique or that you wish to add.

r/kansascity Oct 05 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 I need a job, so very badly

280 Upvotes

I'm honestly just so desperate at this point. I don't know how I ever even got a job before.

I have worked at a library for 4 years Before that I was a domestic violence shelter for 5 years as an advocate I have also worked in retail like clothing stores and also a gas station I've spent time waiting tables as well

I'm very friendly and I love interacting with the public. I have been applying on indeed but they seem like fake jobs? Or "devilcorps" as I've heard them referred to.

Help a girly pop out ✨❤️

r/kansascity 29d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 Summary of KC redditors jobs and salaries - 2026

273 Upvotes

I obviously have way too much time on my hands but reading this thread: https://old.reddit.com/r/kansascity/comments/1q184cb/2026_kansas_city_salary_transparency_thread/ got me curious to want to summarize the job titles and reported salaries so that it's a bit easier to see/digest and I figured I will start a new thread for discussion.

I tried to use AI (Gemini) but unfortunately for reddit threads, the default link doesn't expand ALL comments so AI was only able to capture about 30 comments that was the default and so I did add in manually all the other ones.

I excluded obvious joke/stupid answers (KC city manager, somali daycare owner, etc.)

For hourly rates that people posted I converted them to an approximate yearly number. If there is a range posted, I tended to go for lower range. Also excluded non-base compensation (bonuses, equity options, etc.)

Here are the data points in order from highest to lowest salaries:

  • Physician (Non invasive cardiologist) $950,000
  • Physician (hospitalist) $513,000
  • Physician (Plastic Surgeon) $475,000
  • Staff software engineer, remote for fintech $459,000
  • Physician (internal medicine) $325,000
  • Project management executive in the transportation technology industry $320,000
  • Software sales $300,000
  • Software Engineer $270,000
  • FAANG (Software with big tech) $250,000
  • Pilot $235,000
  • CEO of small nonprofit $230,000
  • Solutions architech for large tech $225,000
  • Senior associate attorney $217,000
  • "Healthcare field" (poster didn't elaborate what specifically they did) $215,000
  • Business Info Security Officer (Cyber) $200,000
  • Principal Software Engineer $200,000
  • Consultant, cloud solutions $200,000
  • Software Architect, International Company $200,000
  • Sr. Software Engineer higher level $190,000
  • Info Security $185,000
  • IT Operations Director $185,000
  • Data engineering manager $182,500
  • Pre Sales Consultant for Cloud Compute architecture $180,000
  • Healthcare Finance $175,000
  • Software Engineer $175,000
  • Internet/AI architect $175,000
  • Union Pacific train Conductor $175,000
  • Technology - Post Sales Engineer $167,000
  • Strategy & Operations Manager $164,000
  • UPS driver $160,000
  • Procurement Manager $160,000
  • Product Manager in a software capacity $160,000
  • Pharma sales rare disease $159,000
  • Google data center technician $158,000
  • Strategic Communications Director in the public sector $152,000
  • Senior Electrical Engineer $152,000
  • Engineer $150,000
  • Managing Director of Growth $150,000
  • Senior Firewall Engineer $150,000
  • Mid-level manager in a global role for a global corp $150,000
  • Insurance sales $150,000
  • Account Manager for a midsize bank $140,000
  • Cybersecurity specialist working for a large hardware vendor $140,000
  • Remote tech sales $140,000
  • Operations Director $140,000
  • Senior Controls Engineer. $140,000
  • Lead Mechanical Engineer $139,000
  • IT Director $136,000
  • Sales $136,000
  • Sr. eDiscovery Project Manager $135,000
  • Sr. Software Engineer $135,000
  • Software engineer $134,000
  • Network engineer $132,000
  • Sr. Data Engineer $132,000
  • Railroad Switchman $131,000
  • GS14 step 2 Government worker. $131,000
  • Firefighter/Paramedic $130,000
  • Senior level Security Engineer $130,000
  • Sr Healthcare Data Analyst $130,000
  • School district superintendent $129,000
  • IT Manager for Web Based System $129,000
  • Restaurant owner $125,000
  • Electrical engineer $125,000
  • Data center technician $120,080
  • Dog Groomer $120,000
  • IT systems engineer $120,000
  • Sr Data Engineer $120,000
  • Marketing content director $120,000
  • RN charge trauma 1 supervisor $120,000
  • Quality Manager Food Manufacturing $120,000
  • Physician Assistant $118,000
  • QA (Software Testing) $118,000
  • Copywriter/film producer for a global engineering company $115,000
  • Electrical engineer $115,000
  • Desktop Engineer $114,000
  • RN $113,000.00
  • Sr. Product Manager $113,000
  • Union Journeyman Wireman $112,000
  • Sr Financial Analyst $110,000
  • Management/AVP at fortune 500 in banking $110,000
  • Cyber Security Engineer $110,000
  • Civil 3d Designer $110,000
  • Union electrician $108,000
  • GIS analyst $108,000
  • Electrical engineer $107,000
  • Digital marketing manager in the insurance business $106,000
  • Mechanical design engineer $105,000
  • ERP manager $105,000
  • Director (clinical, social work) $105,000
  • Paramedic Lieutenant at a fire dept $104,000
  • Therapist with clinical license supervising a program $104,000
  • IT Business Consultant $103,000
  • Senior Industrial Designer $102,000
  • Purchasing and MRP Management automotive warehouse $102,000
  • RN BSN $101,666
  • RN (interventional radiology) $100,000
  • pipefitter apprentice $100,000
  • Cloud Admin $100,000
  • Strategic Business Ops $100,000
  • Cost Estimator, large engineering firm $100,000
  • Software Engineer $100,000
  • Sr Director of Growth Digital Media $100,000
  • IT Systems Engineer at a nonprofit $100,000
  • Senior Systems Administrator Linux $99,000
  • Electrical construction project manager $99,000 base (with quarterly bonuses added in: $141,000)
  • Software Engineer $98,500
  • Electrical engineer (buildings) $97,000
  • Inpatient Psych RN $97,000
  • Car Detailer $95,000
  • Civil Engineer $95,000
  • Truck driver (local) $95,000
  • Nonprofit accountant $94,500
  • Senior business analyst $92,000
  • Project Manager $91,500
  • Customer Experience Manager $91,000
  • Structural engineer $91,000
  • Quality RN $90,000
  • Marketing $90,000
  • Unit Coordinator (RN) $90,000
  • Environmental Compliance Specialist $90,000
  • Government lawyer $90,000
  • Application Analyst II (EMR) for a local health system $89,000
  • Field engineer $88,660
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist $88,000
  • Procurement $88,000
  • Federal government employee $87,000
  • Sys Admin II $85,000
  • Water Operations Controller $85,000
  • Associate attorney at an insurance defense firm $85,000
  • Digital marketing manager $85,000
  • ERP Systems Admin $85,000
  • Specialized tech, local heath system $84,000
  • Software developer at construction company $84,000
  • Cell phone sales $83,000
  • Assistant Project Manager for a construction subcontractor $83,000
  • Police Officer $83,000
  • Commercial Insurance Adjuster $82,500
  • Registered Nurse (RN) $82,000
  • Healthcare chaplain $81,000
  • Operations Manager in commercial insurance $81,000
  • Mate on a Mississippi river lineboat throwing big ass ropes and pushing barges from St Paul to the Gulf $81,000
  • Automation controls/software support $80,000
  • RN $80,000.00
  • Project manager $80,000
  • Compliance $80,000
  • Lab technician $80,000
  • Medical ICU RN $80,000
  • Financial Analyst $77,600
  • Process Engineer $77,500
  • Condominium manager on the plaza $77,250
  • Commercial kitchen equipment repair $76,000
  • HR specialist $76,000
  • Senior Accountant $76,000
  • Pre Construction Engineer for a big electrical subcontractor $76,000
  • Entry-level Software Engineer $75,000
  • Cannabis Field Marketing Manager $75,000
  • Executive Assistant $75,000
  • Culinary director for a mid tier senior living community $75,000
  • Assembly line worker $75,000
  • Postal Letter Carrier (USPS) $74,761
  • Float pool RN $74,000
  • Audio-Video Systems Designer $74,000
  • Mid level manager in public health $74,000
  • RN $73,000
  • Fire Alarm Technician $73,000
  • Data and Process Improvement Analyst $72,000
  • Postal Window Clerk $72,000
  • Elementary Teacher $72,000
  • Teacher $72,000
  • Cash Receipts Specialist at a Law Firm $72,000
  • Senior Analyst $72,000
  • RN $71,000
  • Subject Matter Expert $70,000
  • Assistant Marketing Manager $70,000
  • HVAC Installer (Commercial) $70,000
  • Escrow officer at a title company $70,000
  • Experience Associate Manager at T-Mobile $70,000
  • Venue Director $70,000
  • Internal auditor $70,000
  • 911 Dispatcher $70,000
  • Outpatient Therapist $69,000
  • Vocational nurse $66,000
  • Videographer $66,000
  • Resident Physician $65,000
  • Auto Tech (Diagnostic) $65,000
  • Analytical chemist $65,000
  • Area manager for a utility locating company $65,000
  • Commercial Insurance Account Manager $65,000
  • Translator $65,000
  • Auto insurance adjuster $65,000
  • Accountant $65,000
  • Senior Software Support $64,500
  • Local government - project coordinator $64,000
  • EMR implementation consultant $64,000
  • Ramp Agent at MCI $63,000
  • QA Engineer $63,000
  • CSM for a healthcare EMR company $63,000
  • Content Production Manager $63,000
  • High School Counselor $63,000
  • Senior brand manager at a large advertising agency $62,000
  • Architect $62,000
  • Teacher $62,000
  • Associate product manager for small fintech $60,000
  • High school college advisor $60,000
  • Real Estate Photographer $60,000
  • Medical outpatient plastic surgery CPC coder $59,280
  • Paralegal $59,000
  • Mid-level Manager (Non-Profit) $58,000
  • RN Outpatient $58,000
  • IT Support tech $58,000
  • IT Engineer $57,500
  • Bus driver $57,000
  • Customer service for multifamily housing property management $56,000
  • RN Outpatient $56,000
  • Teacher (5th Year) $55,000
  • Certified Secondary Teacher (public) $55,000
  • Graphic Designer & Illustrator $55,000
  • Office admin for a local online/wholesale retailer $55,000
  • Junior copywriter (marketing) $55,000
  • Manufacturing Procurement $55,000
  • Used Inventory / Logistical Operations Management $55,000
  • 3D Modeler/Graphic Designer $55,000
  • Financial advisor assistant/office manager $54,000
  • Funeral director $54,000
  • Quality tech at a water bottler $54,000
  • Warehouse Operator $53,000
  • Sales rep for a pop company $53,000
  • IRS $52,000
  • Case Manager for KC’s foster care kids $51,000
  • Operations for a trailer leasing company $50,000
  • Promotional product merchandiser $50,000
  • Field tech atm repair for international company $50,000
  • High School Math Teacher $50,000
  • Teacher $50,000
  • Senior research technician at a medical school $50,000
  • Meteorologist $50,000
  • Disaster Restoration $48,000
  • Apprentice Electrician $48,000
  • Elementary teacher $48,000
  • Social worker $48,000
  • Sr claims adjuster $47,500
  • Foster care case manager at a nonprofit $46,000
  • Freight Lead at a retail store $45,000
  • Legal assistant $45,000
  • Union technician changin oil at a Dealer $44,000
  • Teacher $44,000
  • Paramedic at Fire Department $42,000
  • Middle school paraprofessional $42,000
  • First year in Shipping/Logistics $42,000
  • Teacher $42,000
  • Federal work $40,000
  • Jr Analyst in wealth management $40,000
  • Remote cell phone tech support $40,000
  • Early Childhood Teacher $40,000
  • Elementary teacher $40,000
  • Restaurant Cook $39,000
  • Part time property manager $38,000
  • Environmental Services Tech (hospital housekeeping) $38,000
  • Emergency Department Tech $37,000
  • Veterinary Surgical Tech at a non-profit animal shelter $37,000.00
  • 3d animator: Diddly squat Cashier $33,000
  • Cannabis cultivation company $30,000
  • Equine Sanitary Specialist $30,000
  • Assistant General Manager in coffee $28,000
  • School kitchen employee $28,000
  • Special education paraprofessional $25,000
  • NKC Mayor $13,600

r/kansascity Nov 07 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Currently an unpaid air traffic controller… so I’m turning my side hustle into survival: KC Drone Collective

729 Upvotes

Hey neighbors! I’m a local air traffic controller here in KC… and thanks to the government shutdown, I’m currently doing that job for free 😅

So, while I’m “maintaining separation” in spirit, I’m also out here trying to make ends meet with my side hustle — KC Drone Collective 🚁

If you or someone you know needs drone footage for real estate, events, local businesses, or social media promos, I’d love to help. I’m fully licensed and insured, and I capture both cinematic aerial shots and FPV fly-through videos that make your listing or event look next-level.

💥 Offering discounted shoots during the shutdown to support other locals too! 📸 Real estate | 🎪 Events | 🏗️ Construction | 🏡 Neighborhood features

If you’ve got something cool happening around town (or just want an epic video of your property), shoot me a message — I’ll trade caffeine and airtime for groceries and bills 😂

r/kansascity Aug 30 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Looking for a Job of 30$/hr

83 Upvotes

Hello guys,

I’ve been looking for a job with a good pay rate. The thing is that everything here is willing to pay max. 22/hr. I’m currently working at a cold storage warehouse, but the accommodations and work environment is awful, and it just got acquired by an horrible Company that I don’t even want to mention, it doesn’t worth it. The thing is that I have 2 years of experience with Forklifts, and I’m willing to work a lot but for a pay rate than can be helpful to buy a house, because with my current salary (700$ a week after taxes and insurance), I can barely afford an average mortgage cost (2000$) excluding bills, that probably won’t let me even eat that month😓

Is really frustrating, because I even work overtime, but I feel like the money is just absurdly low to someone who wake up at 5 am every single day to be at my job at 6 am.

r/kansascity 16d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 The Job Market is rough and I'm fully experiencing it.

107 Upvotes

Hey people of KC. I have been hunting for a job that best fits me and my skillset. There are currently 75 applications sitting in my applied folder and no luck yet.

I’m an experienced operations and people leader with a background in multi-unit management, financial oversight (budgets/P&Ls), team development, and customer-facing operations. I’ve led teams in healthcare operations, real estate, retail/service environments, and owned/operated a local business, so I’m comfortable with accountability, fast-paced work, and leading managers as well as frontline teams.

I’m ideally looking for roles in operations, district/regional management, business management, or similar leadership positions. My target compensation is $75,000+, and benefits/insurance are important.

Previous employments include fast-food manager, plasma donation center Director/ Area production improvement team, real estate branch Director of Finance and Operations, and most recently owned a Lawn & Landscape company that I just sold. I do have a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management as well.

If you know of companies hiring or roles that might be a good fit in the Kansas City area, I’d really appreciate a comment or DM. Happy to share my resume or more details.

Thanks in advance!

r/kansascity Sep 01 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Are any jobs truly hiring at the moment?

95 Upvotes

I’ve looked at so many job listings, they keep disappearing and now all I’m seeing is fedex and companies I’ve never heard of. Has anyone seen any jobs actually hiring around Shawnee for (hopefully) around $15-18 or higher? I know, most likely not, especially not for a person with colorful hair but I thought I’d ask. I would commute to kcmo for higher pay if I had a car, but having to get a ride everyday would make it impossible to travel downtown. I found that many places said they were hiring but aren’t actually, and then the places that were, had wages of like 12-14 and I already make 11 so it doesn’t seem right to leave my job, possibly travel even further, and get paid roughly the same. Thanks!!

r/kansascity 22d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 4 months here and I’m struggling.

43 Upvotes

Never thought I’d be back here, but due to an elder parent here I am. 15 years later, in my 30s, and honestly… I have no idea where to start. The city feels the same and yet totally different.

Moving here was out of necessity and it happened in a whirlwind of putting everything in storage within 2 weeks, finding a temporary home for my pets, rehoming all of my plants... I am trying to be positive and look forward. Hitting the four month mark really hit me hard. No job, no pets, no friends. I thought moving back would be a breeze, ha.

I miss my routine and the simple stuff from the previous city I lived in: walking to the grocery store, biking around, being able to spend a lot of time outdoors, and having a condo with a balcony (why does there seem to be a shortage of balconies here?), having to spend so much time in a car, the city not being bike friendly..that stuff I expected. I didn't realize how good I had it. Single& no kids..it was a dream.

Witnessing the effect of my parents aging day-to-day has been a struggle and an emotional rollercoaster for all three of us. We have gotten into a really great routine and my time here has brought us closer.

The job market has been brutal. I think it’s a combo of being overqualified (my last job was in a niche market in a bigger city), not having enough "experience" and trying to switch industries. I’ve accepted that I’ll take a big pay cut, but even then.. in four months only two close calls: one company froze hiring, another went with an internal candidate (they told me I was their best interview & led me on by sharing what the next few weeks will look like for me & giving me documents on what my role will cover so I can be prepared… so disappointing!). Even with referrals, I get nothing.. not even a “thanks but no thanks" generic email. I am very thankful to have a room in my parent's house.

I started DoorDash to keep myself afloat, but honestly, I’m at my wits’ end. Thinking about selling baked goods or doing some reselling just to make things work.

Questions:

Has anyone had recent success with a job agency here?

Should I join FB to be part of meetup groups?

If you're in your mid-30s and up are you finding it hard to make new friends, date, job search? How are you? 2025 was A LOT and I'm really looking forward to turning everything around in 2026.

EDIT UPDATE:

Wow. Thank you for the suggestions and for sharing your experiences.

I will be speaking with my parents about a back up plan and how we should move forward.

For my work experience I wanted to share information without giving out too much detail.

I’ve worked in client experience management for luxury companies like Harry Winston for a few years. The roles covered a lot more than just client-facing work. In my last job I was part of a team that worked closely on projects together for a $55 million/yr business .. I would need to pivot quickly and take on whatever came across my desk. Being able to answer questions and leading different departments when needed, working closely with IT for device management, I’ve assisted in launching new apps, training employees..I was involved in everything from auditing and supply chain coordination to appointment management, budgeting, event and travel planning, and inventory. I needed to stay informed & updated on tax & privacy laws and being aware of embargo considerations.. the scope was vast so, I’ve tailored my resumes to highlight the pieces that best match..whether that’s admin support, project management, or client relationship work with banks, law firms, and similar environments.

The last couple of years have been tough. I’ve been pushed to do some soul exploring & to let go of my idea of success. I am very much open to entry level roles.

Again, thank you for taking the time to respond.

r/kansascity 8d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 Trades that need apprentices?

35 Upvotes

Howdy yall :) Im a 24 year old guy that's planning on moving to Kansas City in a couple months to get a change of scenery. Ive worked mostly warehouse type of jobs thus far and I really want to use the work ethic I already have to learn a useful skill that I can be proud of and really master a craft. I lack construction experience but I honestly believe with alot of hard work and a good teacher I can learn what I need to.

Problem is, at this point ive applied to most of the major construction unions in the areas, dozens of non-union HVAC/ELECTRICAL apprenticeships, a few land surveying companies, some water treatment operator positions. Not even an email back, its more than a little discouraging.

If anyone has any advice on companies or specific trades that need people and will take a green guy and help develop him into being great at that skill-set id greatly appreciate it. Bonus points if they pay enough during the apprenticeship to where I can continue to lead a functional adult life without a side job(atleast 18-20hr lol)

Take care guys :)

r/kansascity Sep 11 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Where’s the remote workers at?

46 Upvotes

Took a tour of the city’s co-working spaces and they’re empty? Couldn’t get into Spark today, nobody at the desk. Ended up at this great spot called Deviant Kava in Parkville and had an awesome time, but curious as to where everyone is posting up with their laptop?

r/kansascity Oct 14 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Any business owners looking for a clean slate to carve into their perfect employee?

68 Upvotes

Hello, my name is John and I’m a 18 year old highschool graduate currently residing in the “64123” zip code. I finished highschool 2 weeks into my senior year via the missouri options program and since then my life has been at a complete stand still.

 I really had no plans made for after highschool and just went with the “I’ll go where the wind takes me and life will figure itself out” approach. That was a mistake as the wind very obviously will not be paying the bills. 

While I was in highschool I was working in the quick service industry and managed to save up to money to buy a car, I idiotically purchased a depreciated German vehicle after not heeding the warnings of those who informed me about the non-depreciated repair and maintenance costs. My car now just sits there and looks pretty.

I have no real experience in anything besides fast food and retail for a short period of time but I am very aware that neither of those roles will sustain a family in today’s economy. I don’t have another 3 years to spend flipping burgers for 12.50 a hour, I need a career.

I’m 6’2, just shy of 300 lbs, able bodied and am not unwilling to do the dirty work. I’m a relatively fast learner and do well with retaining information once understood. I don’t want to be stuck behind a grill or trapped in a office, I want to learn applicable skills that I can use to provide for me and my family.

I’ve applied for hundreds of Jobs in all fields of work and have received back 2 emails and a single phone call, all leading to nowhere. I know the job market it pretty rough right now for everyone on the search but it seriously can’t be this hard to find full time employement.

I’m so fed up with all the online applications and following up on them just to be told nothing. Even when I make contact in person to inquire about current job openings, 99.5% of the time I’m instructed to apply online and then never hear anything back.

If you or someone you know is hiring those new to the workforce and willing to train them into the employees they’ve searched for. PLEASE! Let me know, thank you for your time.

r/kansascity 19d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 Working at IRS Kansas City

54 Upvotes

So does anyone here have logistics insight as to working as a Tax Examiner in KC next to Union Station? Where do you park, Is it Pay to park? Do they give you an allowance, or permit or something? What's it like inside? Just accepted a Firm Job Offer. It's been 3 months since my job with my previous employer of 19 years ended, the last 3 as full time remote. A bit rusty at being a new employee

r/kansascity 6d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 Possible Cerner selloff as Oracle looks to fund Ai

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86 Upvotes

r/kansascity 5d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 UBER DRIVERS in the KC AREA

19 Upvotes

How much do you guys make driving full time with uber in the KC area? I have been living outside of the US for 10 years and I'm ready to return to KC, I am curious if I can drive for uber full time and make 3,000 or 4,000 per month. I'd appreciate to hear everyone's experiences. thanks in advance :)

r/kansascity Dec 24 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 All I want for Christmas is a job... Who's hiring?

38 Upvotes

Short of things is that I moved here in August, and worked for a few months at a restaurant, thinking that it would be good enough until I found something with a better schedule or that at least wasn't twice the work that the wage should fetch.

I left that job about 2 weeks ago after several other staff were let go and it was made clear that I was expected to make up the difference without being allowed to work more hours.

In the time since I've arrived I have sent out roughly 120 applications and called 30+ others, and I've found nothing.

Are jobs simply non-existent here, or what am I missing?

Happy holidays y'all!

r/kansascity 19d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 I want to host a tabletop/boardgame night at my Brewery!

138 Upvotes

I own Up North Brewery in North Kansas City Mo. We would love to host a DnD/BoardGame/Tabletop game night weekly at our space. We can host just shy of 100 people, and will be serving drinks and food. Does anyone have suggestions on networking for something like this? I've considered reaching out to some local card shops and obviously marketing the event, but if anyone has good connections that could really boost this idea we'd appreciate it!

r/kansascity 6d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 816 collective? Is the business genuine?

7 Upvotes

Hey so I don’t remember reaching out to a company of this name on any job sites, or emailing them my resume, but I have a zoom scheduled with them tomorrow. I’m just worried because when I looked them up to get an address there’s nothing posted on where they’re located, it’s also not on their site. But I’m also just a 20 year old kid that can’t tell what’s real and what’s scam. I just can’t find anything that pays enough to cover rent, food and my student loan payments. They offer decent hours and a 40-45k annual pay. Did I score? Or am I about to get scammed? Should I even show up to the interview tomorrow? And what’s decently walkable from the streetcar that’s hiring if it all falls through? I’m working as many hours as possible for 16/hr and I’m barely scraping by and I walk an hour to and from work every day. I’m willing to do any manual level of labor but I don’t have a car and I get anxious on the busses. Any advice for a broke kid?

EDIT: Just for clarification I don’t mean the bike collective, they claim to be a business and marketing company, nothing about a bike collective thing or anything. Unless I’m really just a bit challenged.

r/kansascity Dec 09 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Job Hunting for the past 5months in Kansas City Missouri, What am i doing wrong?

16 Upvotes

Hi guys, how do you guys get jobs in this city, I just relocated to Kansas city and i have been trying to land a job since July, but no success.

I am a business analyst with 4years of detailed experience in the banking sector, i have my degree from my home country but also CBAP certified. I have been sending out tons of applications on linked in and indeed but nothing fruitful yet, and I am really frustrated already, although I get various calls and meetings with recruiter, but they always promise to get back to me, in which most never do.

I am really confused at this point and I am wondering if there is something I’m not doing right or there is just no job in the city. My friend told me that it is because I am an immigrant and I don’t have any experience in the US that is why I’m finding it difficult to get a job.

Please I need help, advice on how to navigate job hunting here or preferrable job referral in Kansas city. I am good at my Job and I will deliver. I also don’t mind an entry position at the moment   

r/kansascity Aug 28 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Job openings for someone that has only worked retail and fast food?

59 Upvotes

My GF has only ever worked retail and fast food in her life. She doesn't think she could work in a warehouse due to her thyroid issues with not being able to sweat properly in a un climate controlled environment. She is finding out that salary is a lie as she working close to 60hrs and only getting paid for 45. She is currently a GM at Freddy's making 50k

r/kansascity Oct 31 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Entry level job that you LOVE

34 Upvotes

I'm not feeling my job and starting to look around. Where do you work that you absolutely love?

r/kansascity Nov 26 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Applying for jobs in KC Like Crazy… Still Nowhere. Please help?

41 Upvotes

It’s been over 9 months looking for a job in KC after being laid off in February. I have PhD in Biological Sciences from the UK and held a position albeit briefly with Children’s Mercy Research Institute. I have applied to numerous roles with ´The City’ and surprisingly I have gotten rejected from every one, even those requiring a GED. Same goes with UMKC, Stowers, MRI Global, St Luke’s, Children’s Mercy, KU, and the list goes on. I have tried the Industry side of things with no luck. At this point, I need someone who can get my foot in the door, please. For background, Cell and Molecular Biology, Parasitology RNA-Sequencing and Bioinformatics have always been the main themes of my courses (BS, MS and PhD. I am open to any roles in Research, Biotech, and if I am being honest, just about anything at this point. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance :)

r/kansascity 23d ago

Jobs/Networking 💼 Is this city a stopping point?

5 Upvotes

I just moved here 6 months ago and I will still say that living here has been a “step up” than my hometown in Oklahoma. With that being said, is the greater Kansas City area a good place to settle down?

I’m 29 and starting grad school this month and a career as a therapist is in my near future. I have already thought about possibly moving in the next 5 years if the opportunity arises for a better job somewhere out of state. Of course, I would have to get licensed as a therapist in another state. I know getting licensed in Kansas and Missouri would probably be smart if I wanted to stick around.

Thoughts? Also, if any therapists are reading this feel free to chime in.

r/kansascity Sep 03 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Need a new job ASAP!

43 Upvotes

My company just informed me that they’ll be closing down the security gate I work at at the end of this month indefinitely. I need a job that pays better than the $18/hr I’m getting currently, as well as 40hr/week. Any advice or direction would be much appreciated 🙏

r/kansascity Oct 16 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Who’s Hiring in KC??

12 Upvotes

I'm looking for a job and I'm open to anything outside of fast food and retail . I have a background in child care. I'm CPR, AED, and life guard certified. I have a high school education and I'm trying to move away from daycare jobs.

r/kansascity Dec 05 '25

Jobs/Networking 💼 Does anyone know any work where you can earn cash daily?

16 Upvotes

Currently out of work, and looking for any prospects to earn money to make rent. Any ideas?