First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $39.88 an hour ($82,950 a year). About 2,330 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($106,040). Kansas ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.08 | $58,410 |
| 25% of workers | $30.33 | $63,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.88 | $82,950 |
| 75% of workers | $51.24 | $106,570 |
| 90% of workers | $59.92 | $124,640 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $105,910 | 220 |
| Lawrence | $102,210 | 100 |
| Wichita | $90,610 | 440 |
| Manhattan | $81,330 | 110 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (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: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 10,600 openings a year (BLS)
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