Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for detectives and criminal investigators is $36.41 an hour ($75,740 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($93,790). Kansas ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for detectives and criminal investigators in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 25% of workers | $27.66 | $57,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.41 | $75,740 |
| 75% of workers | $44.02 | $91,560 |
| 90% of workers | $54.82 | $114,030 |
Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $93,020 | 30 |
| Wichita | $87,280 | 270 |
| Topeka | $57,700 | 200 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for detectives and criminal investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,230 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $82,950 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $51,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $71,590 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,890 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $56,120 |
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