Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,380 -39.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.10
10th percentile $47,260
90th percentile $75,150
Employed locally 230
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,260
    25th
    $50,660
    50th (median)
    $56,380
    75th
    $68,180
    90th
    $75,150

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,870
    Firefighters $41,600
    Security Guards $36,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kansas is $27.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.02 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Kansas is 39.8% below the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kansas?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,260 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,660.