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How much does a protective service worker make in Wichita?

$42,440a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Wichita, KS metro area. That is $20.40 an hour or $3,537 a month.

Hourly
$20.40
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
108 of 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,690Median: $42,440Highest 10%: $48,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,690$10.43
25th$37,970$18.25
Median$42,440$20.40
75th$46,830$22.51
90th$48,440$23.29

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Kansas City, MO$47,070
Topeka, KS$39,250
Protective Service Worker salary in Kansas Protective Service Worker 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
Correctional Officer and Jailer$56,270
Animal Control Worker$43,190
Salaries for every job in Wichita, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Wichita?

The median hourly pay in the Wichita, KS metro area is $20.40 ($42,440 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Wichita than the national average?

Yes: $42,440 against $42,540 nationally, 0% more.

How does Wichita compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $42,150, so Wichita pays 1% more.

Where does Wichita rank for protective service worker pay?

108 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Wichita?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,440 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.