How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Kansas?
$59,230a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Kansas. That is $28.48 an hour or $4,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.48
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,040Median: $59,230Highest 10%: $90,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,040 | $20.21 | |
| 25th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| Median | $59,230 | $28.48 | |
| 75th | $71,950 | $34.59 | |
| 90th | $90,530 | $43.52 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Topeka, KS | $63,920 |
| Lawrence, KS | $63,380 |
| Kansas City, MO | $62,960 |
| Wichita, KS | $60,840 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $58,170 |
| Manhattan, KS | $52,220 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 41. Missouri | $59,460 |
| 42. North Carolina | $59,300 |
| 43. Tennessee | $59,280 |
| 44. Kansas | $59,230 |
| 45. Georgia | $58,120 |
| 46. South Carolina | $58,070 |
| 47. West Virginia | $56,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $28.48 ($59,230 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $59,230 against $76,210 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Kansas rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Kansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $63,920 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.