Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Kansas
Private Detectives and Investigators in Kansas earn a median salary of $42,830 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.2% vs the national median of $52,370. An estimated 700 private detectives and investigators are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $40,900 to $46,390 depending on location.
$42,830
Avg median salary in Kansas
$46,390
Highest paying metro
$40,900
Lowest paying metro
700
Employed in Kansas
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Private Detectives and Investigators salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,390 | $39,250 | $59,340 | 180 |
| Arkansas | $43,310 | $38,640 | $62,170 | 360 |
| Kansas | $42,100 | $36,660 | $50,270 | 60 |
| Wichita, KS | $41,450 | $35,410 | $59,040 | 70 |
| North Arkansas | $40,900 | $38,710 | $46,710 | 30 |