Public-Sector Pay in Kansas
23 roles at 11 employers · updated October 2026
What Kansas's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How Kansas public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 13 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 9 |
| $60k | 1 |
| $80k | 0 |
| $100k | 0 |
| $120k | 0 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Highest posted pay in Kansas's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
Blue Valley School District, KS3 roles · 61 postings · 17 openPay overview →Open jobs →
City of Wichita, KS5 roles · 39 postings · 9 openPay overview →Open jobs →
City Of Olathe, KS3 roles · 20 postings · 2 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Johnson County Kansas3 roles · 20 postings · 1 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Derby Public Schools USD260, KS1 role · 16 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
USD 305 Salina Public Schools, KS1 role · 13 postings · 9 openOpen jobs →
Shawnee Mission School District, KS1 role · 9 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
De Soto Unified School District 232, KS1 role · 6 postings · 1 open
City of Arkansas City, KS1 role · 5 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in Kansas: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Kansas?
The highest posted ranges are OST Program Director at Johnson County Park & Recreation District, KS ($26–$35/hr); Fleet Maintenance Technician at City Of Olathe, KS ($22–$33/hr); Police Officer at City of Arkansas City, KS ($20.57–$32.51/hr); Solid Waste Collection Operator at City Of Olathe, KS ($24.23–$32.42/hr); Residential Direct Support Professional at Johnson County Kansas ($23.18–$31.37/hr).
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.