How much does an Investigative Reporter make in Kansas City, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Investigative Reporter in Kansas City, KS is $65,586. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,032 to $73,384, with most professionals earning between $51,154 and $80,484.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Investigative Reporter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Investigative Reporter Salary $51,154 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Investigative Reporter Salary $58,032 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Investigative Reporter Salary $65,586 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Investigative Reporter Salary $73,384 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Investigative Reporter Salary $80,484 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
25% $58,032 10% $51,154 90% $80,484 75% $73,384 $65,586 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Investigative Reporter in Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Investigative Reporter ranges from $58,032 to $73,384 with the average base salary of $65,586. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,032 to $73,384 with the average total cash compensation of $65,586.
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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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