Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Kansas
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kansas earn a median salary of $63,263 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -32.4% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 2,280 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $42,720 to $93,020 depending on location.
$63,263
Avg median salary in Kansas
$93,020
Highest paying metro
$42,720
Lowest paying metro
2,280
Employed in Kansas
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $93,020 | $70,450 | $99,010 | 30 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $91,620 | $65,300 | $96,840 | 820 |
| Wichita, KS | $87,410 | $67,440 | $87,410 | 260 |
| Kansas | $56,380 | $50,660 | $68,180 | 230 |
| Topeka, KS | $54,020 | $45,840 | $64,940 | 210 |
| Arkansas | $53,460 | $46,010 | $66,910 | 560 |
| South Arkansas | $45,840 | $41,950 | $49,670 | 80 |
| North Arkansas | $44,900 | $37,850 | $49,670 | 40 |
| West Arkansas | $42,720 | $40,360 | $57,850 | 50 |