Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kansas
Ranked #33 of 49 · KS
15.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,770 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $56,120
Employment 3,380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,000P25 $46,210 Median $56,120P75 $59,650P90 $64,940
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Kansas earn between $37,000 and $64,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in Kansas is $53,770, about 15.5% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $59,650 | $59,070 | 520 |
| Wichita, KS | $56,270 | $53,460 | 600 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $49,650 | $50,210 | 1,410 |
| Manhattan, KS | $37,000 | $42,730 | 130 |