How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Kansas?
$56,120a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Kansas. That is $26.98 an hour or $4,677 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.98
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,000Median: $56,120Highest 10%: $64,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| 75th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 90th | $64,940 | $31.22 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $59,650 |
| Wichita, KS | $56,270 |
| Kansas City, MO | $51,390 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,620 |
| Manhattan, KS | $37,000 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 20. Colorado | $62,140 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $61,360 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 23. Kansas | $56,120 |
| 24. Arizona | $54,970 |
| 25. Wyoming | $54,780 |
| 26. Vermont | $53,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $26.98 ($56,120 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $56,120 against $58,940 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kansas rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Kansas ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Kansas pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $59,650 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.