Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $28.48 an hour ($59,230 a year). About 6,130 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($76,210). Kansas ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.21 | $42,040 |
| 25% of workers | $23.40 | $48,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.48 | $59,230 |
| 75% of workers | $34.59 | $71,950 |
| 90% of workers | $43.53 | $90,530 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $63,920 | 610 |
| Lawrence | $63,380 | 200 |
| Wichita | $60,840 | 1,150 |
| Manhattan | $52,220 | 280 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $37,080 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $56,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $82,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $71,590 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $75,740 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,890 |
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