salary$62,960 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,920per year
Jobs in the area4,820people work this job
Can a police officer afford Kansas City?
OK. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 29.3% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a police officer in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $62,960 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $47,120 and $95,920.
Can a police officer afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 29.3% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.