Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Kansas earn a median salary of $49,569 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -35% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 16,370 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $38,270 to $63,050 depending on location.
$49,569
Avg median salary in Kansas
$63,050
Highest paying metro
$38,270
Lowest paying metro
16,370
Employed in Kansas
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inPolice and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,050 | $55,140 | $82,470 | 4,560 |
| Lawrence, KS | $62,090 | $55,640 | $67,490 | 190 |
| Wichita, KS | $58,690 | $52,820 | $63,750 | 1,130 |
| Topeka, KS | $57,990 | $49,580 | $69,630 | 540 |
| Manhattan, KS | $48,350 | $47,350 | $52,870 | 210 |
| Arkansas | $48,090 | $40,760 | $57,100 | 5,490 |
| Kansas | $46,190 | $38,220 | $54,160 | 2,140 |
| West Arkansas | $42,290 | $37,800 | $44,940 | 500 |
| South Arkansas | $41,670 | $36,930 | $44,520 | 550 |
| East Arkansas | $38,580 | $36,270 | $44,180 | 450 |
| North Arkansas | $38,270 | $35,860 | $45,490 | 610 |