Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $42,100 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.24
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $58,590
Employed locally 60
National median $52,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $36,660
    50th (median)
    $42,100
    75th
    $50,270
    90th
    $58,590

    Top-paying metros for Private Detectives and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $80,060
    Salem, OR $79,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,110
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,680
    Oregon $77,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,730

    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 Private Detectives and Investigators make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Private Detectives and Investigators in Kansas is $20.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Private Detectives and Investigators salary in Kansas is 19.6% below the national median of $52,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Private Detectives and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,660.