Sources: Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Services, Kansas Civil Service Basic Pay Plan (FY 2027, effective June 7, 2026) and Class Specifications; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Kansas state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective June 7, 2026. These are the ranges Kansas sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Special Investigator I Class 8210L1 · class description Grade 23 | $15.53 – $29.32 an hour $32,302 – $60,986 a year 27 steps
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| Special Investigator II Class 8235L1 · class description Grade 25 | $17.11 – $32.30 an hour $35,589 – $67,184 a year 27 steps
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| Special Agent – KBI Class 7571L1 · class description Grade 38 | $32.30 – $61.11 an hour $67,184 – $127,109 a year 27 steps
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Schedule: Kansas Civil Service Basic Pay Plan — Basic Steps (Hourly Rates). Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions (hourly × 2,080). Classes are matched to this job by their titles.
Source: Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Services, Kansas Civil Service Basic Pay Plan (FY 2027, effective June 7, 2026) and Class Specifications. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Pay in Kansas, all employers Sourced
Detectives and Criminal Investigators (SOC 33-3021) in Kansas, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | KS |
|---|---|
| Workers | 1,060 |
| 10th percentile | $49,610 |
| Median | $75,740 |
| 90th percentile | $114,030 |
| National median, government employers | $93,790 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Kansas
State employees: State public safety
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Police and Firemen's Retirement System (KP&F) - Tier II KP&F Tier II | 2.5% | age 50 with 25 years of service | 7.15% | Varies |
Local employees: Local police and firefighters
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Police and Firemen's Retirement System (KP&F) - Tier II KP&F Tier II | 2.5% | age 50 with 25 years of service | 7.15% | Varies |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Kansas pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Employers in Kansas
247 police departments in Kansas.
104 sheriff's offices in Kansas.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Free practice tests for Kansas
AFOSI Special Agent Selection Cognitive Exam (Air Force Office of Special Investigations)Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep- Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent Test (DSSAT)Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent Entrance ExamEntrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent Test Battery (SATB)Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- NCIS Special Agent (1811) Selection Exam — Phase I Cognitive/Logical ReasoningEntrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
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