Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Kansas
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kansas earn a median of $75,740 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,610; the top 10% earn over $114,030. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Kansas
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Kansas?
The median is $75,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,610 and the top 10% earn over $114,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.