Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Kansas
Ranked #42 of 51 · KS
22.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,450 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,230
Employment 6,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,040P25 $48,670 Median $59,230P75 $71,950P90 $90,530
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Kansas earn between $42,040 and $90,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Kansas is $61,450, about 22.4% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $63,920 | $67,460 | 610 |
| Lawrence, KS | $63,380 | $67,260 | 200 |
| Wichita, KS | $60,840 | $60,980 | 1,150 |
| Manhattan, KS | $52,220 | $57,520 | 280 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $48,790 | $51,730 | 1,970 |