The average salary for a police officer in Kansas is around $43,888 per year.
Avg Salary
Police officers earn an average yearly salary of $43,888.
Wages typically start from $29,963 and go up to $64,282.
28% below national average Updated in 2018
Police officer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level police officer earnings begin at:
$30.91 per hour
$64,282 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level police officer earnings begin at:
$25.79 per hour
$53,651 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level police officer earnings begin at:
$21.10 per hour
$43,888 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level police officer earnings begin at:
$17.26 per hour
$35,901 per year
10th percentile
Starting level police officer earnings begin at:
$14.41 per hour
$29,963 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Police officer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $83,720 |
| Alaska | $80,623 |
| Washington | $78,870 |
| New York | $78,750 |
| Illinois | $75,720 |
| Colorado | $74,550 |
| Hawaii | $74,040 |
| Oregon | $71,670 |
| District of Columbia | $71,570 |
| Connecticut | $71,350 |
| Minnesota | $70,220 |
| Massachusetts | $69,870 |
| Delaware | $68,460 |
| Nevada | $68,460 |
| Maryland | $67,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,274 |
| Wisconsin | $62,970 |
| Ohio | $60,980 |
| Rhode Island | $60,460 |
| Texas | $60,443 |
| Nebraska | $58,100 |
| Michigan | $57,690 |
| Florida | $57,320 |
| New Hampshire | $56,880 |
| North Dakota | $56,760 |
| Montana | $55,710 |
| Wyoming | $54,290 |
| Utah | $53,890 |
| Iowa | $53,783 |
| Virginia | $53,570 |
| Vermont | $52,380 |
| Idaho | $52,234 |
| New Mexico | $52,070 |
| Arizona | $50,916 |
| Maine | $49,860 |
| Indiana | $49,302 |
| Missouri | $48,920 |
| North Carolina | $48,420 |
| South Dakota | $46,920 |
| Tennessee | $44,270 |
| Kansas | $43,888 |
| West Virginia | $43,420 |
| Oklahoma | $43,070 |
| Georgia | $42,070 |
| Kentucky | $41,711 |
| Alabama | $41,473 |
| South Carolina | $40,770 |
| Louisiana | $40,480 |
| Arkansas | $35,441 |
| Mississippi | $34,530 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,010 |
| California | $104,790 |
How do police officer salaries compare to similar careers?
Police officers earn about the same as related careers in Kansas. On average, they make less than sheriffs but more than family social workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sheriff salary | $46K |
| Meter reader salary | $44K |
| Embalmer salary | $46K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $43K |
| Clergy salary | $42K |
| Police officer salary | $44K |
| Travel agent salary | $46K |
| Computer repair technician salary | $44K |
| Social worker salary | $43K |
| Family social worker salary | $42K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)