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Correctional Officer Salary in Wichita, Kansas

Updated 2026-04-06BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$41,176/ year

Median Correctional Officer in Wichita, KS

$25,863
10th
$31,540
25th
$41,176
Median
$53,120
75th
$64,806
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$41,176
Total compensation (est.)
$47,352
Bonus range
$1,900 – $7,680
Mean salary
$43,647

How This Compares

Wichita, KS median
$41,176
Kansas median
$50,602-18.6%
National median
$49,610-17.0%

Cost of living in Wichita is 0% below the national average. Salary of $41,176 here is equivalent to $41,176 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$29,647-28.0%
3-5 years
$37,470-9.0%
6-10 years
$46,117+12.0%
10+ years
$56,823+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$36,235-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$41,176
Enterprise (5,000+)
$48,588+18.0%

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Correctional Officer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Overland Park, KS$49,610/yr
Kansas City, KS$49,610/yr
Topeka, KS$49,610/yr

Related Jobs in Wichita

Police Officer$55,851/yr
Firefighter$48,381/yr
Security Guard$29,739/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$20/hr
Monthly gross$3,431/mo
25th percentile$31,540/yr
75th percentile$53,120/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Kansas Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.8%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Correctional Officer salary in Wichita?

The median Correctional Officer salary in Wichita is $41,176 per year, with a range from $31,540 at the 25th percentile to $53,120 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Correctional Officer pay in Wichita compare to the national average?

Correctional Officer salaries in Wichita are 17% below the national median of $49,610. After adjusting for Wichita's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $41,176 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Correctional Officer salaries in Wichita?

In Wichita, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Correctional Officer roles start around $25,863, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $64,806 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Wichita a good place for Correctional Officer jobs?

Wichita offers a Correctional Officer median of $41,176, which is 17% below the US median of $49,610. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Wichita is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Correctional Officer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Correctional Officer in Wichita is $53,120, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.