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 |
|---|---|
| Motor Carrier Inspector I Class 7666L1 · class description Grade 22 | $14.81 – $27.89 an hour $30,805 – $58,011 a year 27 steps
|
| Motor Carrier Inspector II Class 7667L1 · class description Grade 24 | $16.32 – $30.76 an hour $33,946 – $63,981 a year 27 steps
|
| Motor Carrier Inspector III Class 7668L1 · class description Grade 27 | $18.89 – $35.60 an hour $39,291 – $74,048 a year 27 steps
|
| Motor Carrier Inspector IV Class 7669L1 · class description Grade 29 | $20.79 – $39.25 an hour $43,243 – $81,640 a year 27 steps
|
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
Transportation Inspectors (SOC 53-6051) in Kansas, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | KS |
|---|---|
| Workers | 210 |
| 10th percentile | $39,850 |
| Median | $103,380 |
| 90th percentile | $132,830 |
| National median, government employers | $93,420 |
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
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPERS 3 (Cash Balance Plan) KPERS 3 | — | age 65 with 5 years of service | 6% | Covered |
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.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Transportation Inspector (DOT / FMCSA / FRA) page.
Transportation Inspector (DOT / FMCSA / FRA) in other states
More government jobs in Kansas
Kansas government jobs · Kansas public pension plans · police officer standards in Kansas · exam practice in Kansas