How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Kansas?
$75,740a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Kansas. That is $36.41 an hour or $6,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.41
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $75,740Highest 10%: $114,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| Median | $75,740 | $36.41 | |
| 75th | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 90th | $114,000 | $54.82 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $93,020 |
| Kansas City, MO | $91,490 |
| Wichita, KS | $87,280 |
| Topeka, KS | $57,700 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 37. South Dakota | $77,730 |
| 38. Tennessee | $77,090 |
| 39. Florida | $77,060 |
| 40. Kansas | $75,740 |
| 41. Missouri | $75,650 |
| 42. Idaho | $72,520 |
| 43. Kentucky | $71,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $36.41 ($75,740 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $75,740 against $93,790 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kansas rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Kansas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $93,020 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.