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Correctional Officer Salary in Kansas (2026)
$26.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,429/year ($3,702/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,380 Correctional Officer jobs in Kansas (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Correctional Officer salary of $56,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,429 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,554 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,293 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,843 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,429 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,702 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Kansas?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Kansas is $56,120 per year ($26.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,210 and $59,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $56,120, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $44,429 per year ($3,702 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 3,380 Correctional Officer jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.