What Kansas Highway Patrol pays
How we get pay dataTop of scale
$96,928
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
$70,491
For certified officersPosting · verified Oct 1, 2026Tracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Kansas Highway Patrol
State Trooper
KSContinuous$30starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Academy paid by departmentYes
- PensionKansas Police and Firemen's Retirement System (KP&F). Members may retire at age 50 with 25 years of service, age 55 with 20 years of service, or age 60 with 15 years of service.
How Kansas Highway Patrol compares nearby
All Kansas departments| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Kansas Highway Patrol | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Highway Patrol | Hiring | $62,462 | — | None | |
| Topeka PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Shawnee County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Auburn PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Rossville PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Silver Lake PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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