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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Wichita?

$56,270a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Wichita, KS metro area. That is $27.05 an hour or $4,689 a month.

Hourly
$27.05
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
125 of 281
Jobs in the area
600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,250Median: $56,270Highest 10%: $60,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,250$20.79
25th$46,090$22.16
Median$56,270$27.05
75th$57,430$27.61
90th$60,380$29.03

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Topeka, KS$59,650
Kansas City, MO$51,390
St. Joseph, MO$42,620
Manhattan, KS$37,000
Joplin, MO$35,200
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Kansas Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Wichita

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$90,610
Detective and Criminal Investigator$87,280
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$75,150
Bailiff$69,390
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,840
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,250
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,720
Animal Control Worker$43,190
Protective Service Worker$42,440
Salaries for every job in Wichita, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Wichita?

The median hourly pay in the Wichita, KS metro area is $27.05 ($56,270 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Wichita than the national average?

No: $56,270 against $58,940 nationally, 5% less.

How does Wichita compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $56,120, so Wichita pays 0% more.

Where does Wichita rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

125 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Wichita?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,380 or more.

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.