salary$60,840 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,310per year
Jobs in the area1,150people work this job
Can a police officer afford Wichita?
OK. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 22.9% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a police officer in the Wichita, KS area is $60,840 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $46,610 and $80,310.
Can a police officer afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 22.9% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.