How much does a Jail Officer make in Topeka, KS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in Topeka, KS is $47,840. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,715 to $53,126, with most professionals earning between $38,048 and $57,938.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in Topeka, KS. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $42,715 to $53,126 with the average base salary of $47,840. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,715 to $53,126 with the average total cash compensation of $47,840.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,840 $42,715 - $53,126
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $47,840 $42,715 - $53,126
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Lawrence, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,619 - $54,251 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Manhattan, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,248 - $52,545 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,144 - $56,147 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,021 - $55,994 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,144 - $56,147 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,144 - $56,147 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Jail Nurse LOCATION Topeka, KS MINIMUM SALARY $110,034 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,822
JOB TITLE Jail Administrator LOCATION Topeka, KS MINIMUM SALARY $40,696 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,260
JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION Topeka, KS MINIMUM SALARY $26,725 MAXIMUM SALARY $38,884
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION Topeka, KS MINIMUM SALARY $61,462 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,588
JOB TITLE Jail Cook LOCATION Topeka, KS MINIMUM SALARY $33,078 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,605
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION Topeka, KS MINIMUM SALARY $42,249 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,659
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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