Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in Kansas
Private Detectives and Investigators in Kansas earn a median of $45,260 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($51,220)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810; the top 10% earn over $76,520. Nationally the range is $36,740 to $97,630.
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Private Detectives and Investigators pay in Kansas
How much do private detectives and investigators make in Kansas?
The median is $45,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,810 and the top 10% earn over $76,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for private detectives and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 49 (−12% vs. the national median of $51,220). Living costs are not included.