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Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Kansas

Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Kansas make a median of $60,380 a year, or about $29.03 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kansas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$60K
Median annual
$29.03/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$96K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in Kansas?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,981/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,066/mo
Rent as % of take-home26.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$67,434/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,915/mo

About fire inspectors and investigators

U.S. employed: 90
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Kansas

Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $44,500, 25th percentile $48,840, median $60,380, 75th percentile $84,030, 90th percentile $95,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$49KMedian$60K75th$84K90th$96K
Bar chart showing Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary percentiles in Kansas: 10th percentile $44,500, 25th percentile $48,840, median $60,380, 75th percentile $84,030, 90th percentile $95,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fire inspectors and investigators (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Kansas?

The median is $60,380 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,500, and experienced fire inspectors and investigators can clear $95,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in Kansas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,981/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,066/month, which eats 26.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a fire inspectors and investigators salary go in Kansas?

Kansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fire inspectors and investigators salary is worth about $67,434 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do fire inspectors and investigators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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