Police Officer Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median police officer in the Kansas City area earns $62,960 a year ($30.27 an hour), 17% below the U.S. median ($76,210) and 6% above the Missouri median ($59,460). Half of the 4,820 police officers there earn between $55,680 and $82,920.
Median $62,960
10th: $47,12090th: $95,920
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,120 | $43,210 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $55,680 | $46,760 | $59,290 |
| Median | $62,960 | $59,460 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $82,920 | $75,930 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $95,920 | $90,770 | $115,120 |
| Average | $68,850 | $62,520 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 4,820 | 13,570 | 670,520 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- St. Louis, MO: $73,240
- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.